Drywall Repair Cost in New Jersey
$80 – $530We estimate drywall repair in New Jersey at $80 to $530 for one patch up to about 2 feet wide, ready to paint. The national estimate is $70 to $490. New Jersey handyman pay is 11% above the national median, ranking 13 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $10 | $60 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 4 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $66 | $119 |
| Estimated total | $80 | $530 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New Jersey median wage from BLS (2025, $26.35 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $60 | $200 | Small patch or hole, under about 3 to 4 inches, by a professional. Page dated June 2026. |
| This Old House | $200 | $320 | 4 square feet. Page dated June 2026. |
| Bob Vila | $200 | $550 | Multiple holes or cracks in one room. Page dated September 2025. |
Who can legally do this in New Jersey
Every business making or selling home improvements in New Jersey must register annually with the Division of Consumer Affairs unless exempt. Unregistered contractors will not be issued municipal construction permits.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $24.11 | $70 | $490 |
| New York | $27.79 | $80 | $560 |
| Pennsylvania | $23.70 | $70 | $490 |
Other handyman jobs in New Jersey
Drywall Repair cost in every state · New Jersey home repair guide
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.