Handyman Cost Per Hour in New York
$69 – $125We estimate a handyman in New York bills about $69 to $125 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $27.79 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $23.84.
Home improvement contractors must be licensed in New York City and in Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. State law requires a written contract for home improvement work.
Metro areas
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $28.63 | $72 | $129 |
What common jobs cost in New York
| Job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance Repair | $100 | $500 |
| Drywall Repair | $80 | $560 |
| Mold Removal | $520 | $4,350 |
| Garage Door Repair | $90 | $680 |
Neighboring states
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $27.70 | $69 | $125 |
| Massachusetts | $28.04 | $70 | $126 |
| New Jersey | $26.35 | $66 | $119 |
| Pennsylvania | $23.70 | $59 | $107 |
| Vermont | $26.69 | $67 | $120 |
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.