The percentage of Americans without health insurance just hit an all-time low. The percentage of Americans that do not have health insurance now sits at 8.6%, the lowest on record, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
1 Independent handyman: Pricing for a self-employed or independent handyman typically ranges from $20 to $75 per hour.2  Professional handyman company: The typical cost for hiring a handyman via a professional company is $50-$125 per hour. Independent handyman: Pricing for a self-employed or independent handyman typically ranges from $20 to $75 per hour.
Total Cost of the Job. In some states -- like California -- a handyman is not permitted to take on jobs that cost more than $500 a day (including materials and labor). If your job is going to cost more than $500 a day, you should probably hire a contractor.