how much do handymen charge
By the Hour. A handyman who works independently will usually charge around $60 to $65 an hour on average. Depending on where you live the actual price range can run from $55 to $75 for an independent operator. A handyman who is part of a larger business can charge up to $125 an hour or more. If a flat rate job is $150 and the handyman gets the job done in an hour, youâve paid him $150 an hour. 2  However, if the flat rate job is $150 and complications cause the job to take four hours, youâre paying $37.50 an hour.
1 Expect to pay about $30-$50 an hour for an independent handyman in rural or less expensive areas and $40-$60 an hour in more urban locations or regions with a higher cost of living. 2  These rates are just average estimates, and will vary considerably by region and by individual worker.75 is the going rate in most large cities. With that being said, getting multiple projects completed will cost roughly $65 per hour. There is usually a charge for material pick-up also; however you can avoid this charge by shopping for materials and picking them up yourself.