Mold Removal Cost
$460 – $3,800A typical mold removal costs about $460 to $3,800 in the U.S. That covers one contained area, after the moisture source is fixed. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $100 | $600 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 6 | 30 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $60 | $107 |
| Estimated total | $460 | $3,800 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the national median wage from BLS (2025, $23.84 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 | $500 | $1,500 | Small infestation. Page dated March 2026. |
| This Old House | $1,200 | $3,750 | Overall. Page dated March 2026. |
| Fixr | $500 | $1,500 | 50 square feet. Page dated August 2025. |
| Bob Vila | $1,125 | $3,439 | Overall, citing Angi and HomeAdvisor. Page dated April 2024. |
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Estimated cost by state
| State | Handyman median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $20.97 | $410 | $3,450 |
| Alaska | $28.97 | $530 | $4,500 |
| Arizona | $22.90 | $440 | $3,700 |
| Arkansas | $20.87 | $410 | $3,400 |
| California | $27.41 | $510 | $4,300 |
| Colorado | $24.65 | $470 | $3,950 |
| Connecticut | $27.70 | $520 | $4,350 |
| Delaware | $24.11 | $460 | $3,850 |
| District of Columbia | $29.00 | $540 | $4,500 |
| Florida | $22.15 | $430 | $3,600 |
| Georgia | $22.92 | $440 | $3,700 |
| Hawaii | $27.86 | $520 | $4,350 |
| Idaho | $23.17 | $450 | $3,750 |
| Illinois | $27.27 | $510 | $4,300 |
| Indiana | $23.99 | $460 | $3,850 |
| Iowa | $25.08 | $480 | $4,000 |
| Kansas | $22.70 | $440 | $3,650 |
| Kentucky | $22.50 | $440 | $3,650 |
| Louisiana | $21.13 | $420 | $3,450 |
| Maine | $23.76 | $460 | $3,800 |
| Maryland | $24.76 | $470 | $3,950 |
| Massachusetts | $28.04 | $520 | $4,400 |
| Michigan | $22.87 | $440 | $3,700 |
| Minnesota | $28.46 | $530 | $4,450 |
| Mississippi | $21.32 | $420 | $3,500 |
| Missouri | $23.26 | $450 | $3,750 |
| Montana | $22.54 | $440 | $3,650 |
| Nebraska | $24.38 | $470 | $3,900 |
| Nevada | $25.17 | $480 | $4,000 |
| New Hampshire | $25.40 | $480 | $4,050 |
| New Jersey | $26.35 | $500 | $4,150 |
| New Mexico | $22.00 | $430 | $3,550 |
| New York | $27.79 | $520 | $4,350 |
| North Carolina | $23.03 | $450 | $3,700 |
| North Dakota | $23.96 | $460 | $3,850 |
| Ohio | $25.68 | $490 | $4,050 |
| Oklahoma | $20.55 | $410 | $3,350 |
| Oregon | $26.13 | $490 | $4,150 |
| Pennsylvania | $23.70 | $460 | $3,800 |
| Rhode Island | $24.47 | $470 | $3,900 |
| South Carolina | $23.02 | $450 | $3,700 |
| South Dakota | $23.13 | $450 | $3,700 |
| Tennessee | $22.71 | $440 | $3,650 |
| Texas | $22.44 | $440 | $3,650 |
| Utah | $24.26 | $460 | $3,900 |
| Vermont | $26.69 | $500 | $4,200 |
| Virginia | $23.79 | $460 | $3,800 |
| Washington | $28.44 | $530 | $4,450 |
| West Virginia | $18.70 | $380 | $3,100 |
| Wisconsin | $26.83 | $500 | $4,200 |
| Wyoming | $23.03 | $450 | $3,700 |
Common questions
How much does mold removal cost?
A typical mold removal costs about $460 to $3,800 in the U.S. That covers one contained area, after the moisture source is fixed. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
Which states cost the most for mold removal?
Labor is the part that changes by state. See the table on this page for each state's estimate.
Do you need a professional to remove mold?
Not always. The EPA says most people can handle an area of less than about 10 square feet themselves. Consider a professional for larger areas, hidden mold, mold in the HVAC system or anything touched by sewage, and check their mold-cleanup experience and references. Source
What kind of mask do I need for mold removal?
The EPA says an N-95 respirator can limit exposure to airborne spores, but it must fit properly, so follow the manufacturer's instructions. Wear gloves and goggles too, and talk to a health professional first if you have health concerns. Source
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.