Drywall Repair Cost in Pennsylvania
$70 – $490We estimate drywall repair in Pennsylvania at $70 to $490 for one patch up to about 2 feet wide, ready to paint. The national estimate is $70 to $490. Pennsylvania handyman pay is 1% below the national median, ranking 29 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 | $59 | $107 |
| Estimated total | $70 | $490 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Pennsylvania median wage from BLS (2025, $23.70 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 Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $24.14 | $70 | $490 |
Who can legally do this in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has no licensure or certification requirement for most construction contractors, but contractors doing residential work must register as a Home Improvement Contractor with the state Attorney General's office.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $24.11 | $70 | $490 |
| Maryland | $24.76 | $70 | $510 |
| New Jersey | $26.35 | $80 | $530 |
| New York | $27.79 | $80 | $560 |
| Ohio | $25.68 | $70 | $520 |
| West Virginia | $18.70 | $60 | $400 |
Other handyman jobs in Pennsylvania
Drywall Repair cost in every state · Pennsylvania 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.