Drywall Repair Cost in Washington
$80 – $570We estimate drywall repair in Washington at $80 to $570 for one patch up to about 2 feet wide, ready to paint. The national estimate is $70 to $490. Washington handyman pay is 19% above the national median, ranking 4 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 | $71 | $128 |
| Estimated total | $80 | $570 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Washington median wage from BLS (2025, $28.44 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 Washington
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $29.21 | $80 | $590 |
Who can legally do this in Washington
Washington requires all construction contractors to register with the Department of Labor & Industries.
Compared with neighboring states
Other handyman jobs in Washington
Drywall Repair cost in every state · Washington 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.