Handyman · SOC 49-9071

Handyman Hourly (general) cost

General maintenance labor is mostly hours — materials bands stay thin unless the job includes a big fixture. For Handyman Hourly (general) we use mid hours of 1 and materials around $0, then apply the same 2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5× labor markup schedule as every other Fairange job.

Handyman hourly — that’s the everyday name. On Fairange it’s a published hours band (1/1/1) plus a materials band, run through BLS OEWS May 2025 wages for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (SOC 49-9071).

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09

What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.
Hours (low / mid / high)
1 / 1 / 1
Materials band
$0 – $0
U.S. mid (before ZIP)
$58

1 hour of general maintenance/repair labor; materials extra at cost. National OEWS mean wage used on this page: $25.86/hr (SOC 49-9071).

How the national mid is built

Before you enter a ZIP we use the U.S. OEWS mean wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (SOC 49-9071): $25.86/hr (BLS OEWS May 2025). Mid estimate ≈ 1 hours × $25.86 × 2.25× markup + materials mid $0 (with a small regional materials factor). Low uses p10 wages × 2.0×; high uses p90 × 2.5×. National planning band: $34 – $58 – $93.

Full algebra: methodology. Markup schedule is Fairange’s published assumption, not a BLS figure.

Materials band

Published materials low / mid / high: $0 / $0 / $0 (1 hour of general maintenance/repair labor; materials extra at cost). Baselines are Fairange editorial figures tied to public retail when we have a SKU basket; full source notes live in DATA_SOURCES and the methodology page. We dampen materials with a regional factor (about 0.88–1.18) so wages — not a fake local parts market — do most of the geography.

What usually moves the number

What’s in the planning band

On-site labor for the stated scope and light consumables in the materials band.

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Handyman Hourly (general) FAQ

How much does handyman hourly (general) cost?

National mid planning estimate is about $58 before you enter a ZIP — labor from BLS OEWS May 2025 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (SOC 49-9071, national mean $25.86/hr) × published hours, plus materials. Local OEWS wages move the band once you type a ZIP.

What hours, materials, and markup do you assume?

Hours 1 / 1 / 1. Materials band $0 / $0 / $0 (1 hour of general maintenance/repair labor; materials extra at cost), documented in DATA_SOURCES / methodology — not lead-gen marketplace price tables. Labor markup 2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5× (Fairange methodology).

Is this a bid?

No. It’s an educational planning range. Collect at least three written scopes from licensed pros and compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, patching, and code upgrades.

Any rebates or tax credits?

Check IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE for any incentives that apply to this project.

Where does this job cost the most?

See our metro ranking built on the same job assumptions: /reports/handyman-costs-by-metro/ (OEWS local wages, same hours/materials/markup).

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