Drywall Repair Cost in North Dakota
$70 – $490We estimate drywall repair in North Dakota at $70 to $490 for one patch up to about 2 feet wide, ready to paint. The national estimate is $70 to $490. North Dakota handyman pay is 1% above the national median, ranking 26 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 | $60 | $108 |
| Estimated total | $70 | $490 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the North Dakota median wage from BLS (2025, $23.96 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 North Dakota
When the cost of a job exceeds $4,000, the person doing the work must be licensed as a contractor in North Dakota through the Secretary of State.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $28.46 | $80 | $570 |
| Montana | $22.54 | $70 | $470 |
| South Dakota | $23.13 | $70 | $480 |
Other handyman jobs in North Dakota
Drywall Repair cost in every state · North Dakota 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.