Drywall Repair Cost in Oregon
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $10 | $60 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 4 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $65 | $118 |
| Estimated total | $80 | $530 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Oregon median wage from BLS (2025, $26.13 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 Oregon
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $28.25 | $80 | $570 |
Who can legally do this in Oregon
Oregon law generally requires anyone who works for compensation in any construction activity involving improvements to real property to be licensed by the Construction Contractors Board. Gutter cleaning, cleaning-only power washing and debris cleanup are listed as exempt.
Check a license with Oregon CCB Contractor License Search
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $27.41 | $80 | $550 |
| Idaho | $23.17 | $70 | $480 |
| Nevada | $25.17 | $70 | $510 |
| Washington | $28.44 | $80 | $570 |
Other handyman jobs in Oregon
Drywall Repair cost in every state · Oregon home repair guide
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.