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Handyman cost in Philadelphia, PA

A typical Handyman figure in Philadelphia is about $79 per hour, about 4% above the national figure of $75.

Typical cost

Typical in Philadelphia

$79

per hour

Fair price range: $42 to $131

On the low end
$42
On the high end
$131

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Philadelphia. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Job complexity
  2. Parts and materials
  3. Travel time
  4. Minimum service fee
  5. Licensing needs

Ways to pay less

  1. Batch several small jobs
  2. Buy parts in advance
  3. Ask about minimums
  4. Do simple tasks yourself
  5. Schedule weekday visits

Handyman in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Philadelphia, PA$79
$42 to $131
National typical$75
$40 to $125
Pittsburgh, PA$73
$39 to $121
Allentown, PA$76
$40 to $126
Erie, PA$67
$36 to $111
Ann Arbor, MI$78
$42 to $129
Everett, WA$87
$46 to $144

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Questions people ask

Handyman in Philadelphia: what does it cost?

In Philadelphia, PA, Handyman typically costs about $79 per hour, with most prices between $42 and $131.

Why is Philadelphia higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Handyman earn in Philadelphia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Philadelphia about 4% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.