Drywall Repair Cost in New York
$80 – $560We estimate drywall repair in New York at $80 to $560 for one patch up to about 2 feet wide, ready to paint. The national estimate is $70 to $490. New York handyman pay is 17% above the national median, ranking 7 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 | $69 | $125 |
| Estimated total | $80 | $560 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New York median wage from BLS (2025, $27.79 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. |
Cities in New York
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $28.63 | $80 | $580 |
Who can legally do this in New York
Home improvement contractors must be licensed in New York City and in Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. State law requires a written contract for home improvement work.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $27.70 | $80 | $560 |
| Massachusetts | $28.04 | $80 | $560 |
| New Jersey | $26.35 | $80 | $530 |
| Pennsylvania | $23.70 | $70 | $490 |
| Vermont | $26.69 | $80 | $540 |
Other handyman jobs in New York
Drywall Repair cost in every state · New York 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.