Home Repair Decoded

Handyman Cost Per Hour in Virginia

$59 – $107We estimate a handyman in Virginia bills about $59 to $107 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $23.79 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $23.84.

A project of more than $1,000 but less than $30,000 requires a Class C license, $30,000 or more but less than $150,000 requires Class B, and $150,000 or more requires Class A, all issued by the Board for Contractors.

What common jobs cost in Virginia

JobLowHigh
Appliance Repair$90$460
Drywall Repair$70$490
Mold Removal$460$3,800
Garage Door Repair$80$620

Neighboring states

PlaceMedian wageBilled lowBilled high
District of Columbia$29.00$72$130
Kentucky$22.50$56$101
Maryland$24.76$62$111
North Carolina$23.03$58$104
Tennessee$22.71$57$102
West Virginia$18.70$47$84
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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.