Handyman Cost Per Hour in Massachusetts
$70 – $126We estimate a handyman in Massachusetts bills about $70 to $126 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $28.04 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $23.84.
In Massachusetts, contractors and subcontractors who solicit, bid on or perform work on an existing, owner-occupied home with one to four units must register as a Home Improvement Contractor. A separate Construction Supervisor License, which requires an exam, is generally required for work on a building's structural elements. Some part-time and small jobs under $500 are exempt.
Metro areas
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $28.69 | $72 | $129 |
What common jobs cost in Massachusetts
| Job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance Repair | $100 | $500 |
| Drywall Repair | $80 | $560 |
| Mold Removal | $520 | $4,400 |
| Garage Door Repair | $90 | $680 |
Neighboring states
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $27.70 | $69 | $125 |
| New Hampshire | $25.40 | $64 | $114 |
| New York | $27.79 | $69 | $125 |
| Rhode Island | $24.47 | $61 | $110 |
| Vermont | $26.69 | $67 | $120 |
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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.