Median / Average Pay ($)
- $18.10 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $15.96 / hour (Zippia.com)
- $17.54 / hour (SalaryExpert.com)
- $18.19 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
Services Provided
- Local Transportation – Performing commercial and residential moves to relocate businesses or individuals; involves loading, driving, and unloading the truck.
- Packing Services – Providing packing supplies (peanuts, tape, boxes), packing the client’s items, unpacking everything upon arrival, and disposing of all used materials.
- Specialty Moves – Packing and transporting heavy, fragile, awkward, or expensive items and furniture (pianos, antiques, art, appliances, exercise equipment).
- Long Distance – Picking up and delivering goods across a significant distance (often involves moving multiple clients simultaneously).
- Storage – Temporarily providing storage services for clients requiring a delay between pickup and delivery.