Handyman Cost Per Hour in Texas

$56 – $101We estimate a handyman in Texas bills about $56 to $101 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $22.44 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $23.84.

Metro areas

Place	Median wage	Billed low	Billed high
Dallas	$23.49	$59	$106
Houston	$22.46	$56	$101
San Antonio	$21.82	$55	$98

What common jobs cost in Texas

Job	Low	High
Appliance Repair	$90	$450
Drywall Repair	$70	$460
Mold Removal	$440	$3,650
Garage Door Repair	$80	$600

Neighboring states

Place	Median wage	Billed low	Billed high
Arkansas	$20.87	$52	$94
Louisiana	$21.13	$53	$95
New Mexico	$22.00	$55	$99
Oklahoma	$20.55	$51	$92

Sources

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics

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.