Gig Economy

Handy Professional Gig Guide

Complete home cleaning, assembly, and handyman tasks through the Handy platform.

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Overview

Complete home cleaning, assembly, and handyman tasks through the Handy platform.

Median Salary
$30,000
Weekly Hours
30
Education
None
Job Growth
10%

Key Metrics

Stress5/10
Work-Life Balance8/10
Job Security4/10
Remote Friendly1/10
Physical Demand8/10
Automation Risk2/10

Pros

  • +Set your schedule
  • +Good pay
  • +Variety
  • +Skill-based

Cons

  • -Physical work
  • -Travel time
  • -Client issues
  • -Self-employment taxes

Savings Calculator

Percentage saved10%
0%25%50%
Yearly Savings
$3,000
Monthly Savings
$250

Career & Education Resources

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Coursera

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Career & Education Resources

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Coursera

Find Handy Professional specializations

U

Udemy

Hands-on Handy Professional bootcamps

in

LinkedIn Learning

Professional Handy Professional paths

I

Indeed

Browse live Handy Professional jobs

WorkScore™ for Handy Professional

5.2
Overall
2.5
Salary
5.0
Low Stress
8.0
WLB

Growth Outlook

10%

AI Automation Risk

Low

Compare with Other Careers

Handy Professional Salaries by City

All cities with adjusted Handy Professional salaries:

San Francisco, CA
Cost of living: 202
$40,500
+35% vs national
New York, NY
Cost of living: 187
$37,500
+25% vs national
Seattle, WA
Cost of living: 172
$37,500
+25% vs national
Boston, MA
Cost of living: 178
$37,500
+25% vs national
Los Angeles, CA
Cost of living: 173
$36,000
+20% vs national
Chicago, IL
Cost of living: 121
$31,500
+5% vs national
Austin, TX
Cost of living: 110
$31,500
+5% vs national
Denver, CO
Cost of living: 121
$31,500
+5% vs national
Miami, FL
Cost of living: 132
$31,500
+5% vs national
Portland, OR
Cost of living: 131
$31,500
+5% vs national
Dallas, TX
Cost of living: 102
$30,600
+2% vs national
Houston, TX
Cost of living: 96
$29,400
2% vs national
Atlanta, GA
Cost of living: 103
$29,400
2% vs national
Phoenix, AZ
Cost of living: 101
$28,500
5% vs national
Nashville, TN
Cost of living: 101
$28,500
5% vs national

Frequently Asked Questions

What tasks pay best?

Furniture assembly, TV mounting, and deep cleaning.

Do I need tools?

Basic tools required; specialized tools earn more.

Is Handy growing?

Yes, tied to home services.