Hiring Movers Cost
In the US, hiring movers typically costs $140, with most prices from $80 to $250 for an hourly rate for two movers and a truck. Pick your state for a local estimate.
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Hiring Movers Cost by state
| State | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $120 | $70 to $220 |
| Alaska | $170 | $90 to $300 |
| Arizona | $140 | $80 to $250 |
| Arkansas | $120 | $70 to $210 |
| California | $170 | $100 to $310 |
| Colorado | $150 | $90 to $270 |
| Connecticut | $160 | $90 to $290 |
| Delaware | $140 | $80 to $260 |
| District of Columbia | $180 | $100 to $320 |
| Florida | $140 | $80 to $250 |
| Georgia | $130 | $80 to $240 |
| Hawaii | $180 | $100 to $330 |
| Idaho | $130 | $80 to $240 |
| Illinois | $140 | $80 to $250 |
| Indiana | $130 | $70 to $230 |
| Iowa | $120 | $70 to $220 |
| Kansas | $120 | $70 to $220 |
| Kentucky | $120 | $70 to $220 |
| Louisiana | $130 | $70 to $230 |
| Maine | $140 | $80 to $260 |
| Maryland | $160 | $90 to $280 |
| Massachusetts | $170 | $100 to $300 |
| Michigan | $130 | $70 to $230 |
| Minnesota | $140 | $80 to $250 |
| Mississippi | $120 | $70 to $210 |
| Missouri | $130 | $70 to $230 |
| Montana | $140 | $80 to $250 |
| Nebraska | $130 | $70 to $230 |
| Nevada | $140 | $80 to $260 |
| New Hampshire | $150 | $90 to $270 |
| New Jersey | $170 | $90 to $300 |
| New Mexico | $130 | $70 to $230 |
| New York | $170 | $100 to $300 |
| North Carolina | $130 | $80 to $240 |
| North Dakota | $130 | $80 to $240 |
| Ohio | $130 | $70 to $230 |
| Oklahoma | $120 | $70 to $220 |
| Oregon | $150 | $90 to $270 |
| Pennsylvania | $140 | $80 to $250 |
| Rhode Island | $150 | $90 to $280 |
| South Carolina | $130 | $70 to $230 |
| South Dakota | $130 | $70 to $230 |
| Tennessee | $130 | $70 to $230 |
| Texas | $140 | $80 to $250 |
| Utah | $140 | $80 to $260 |
| Vermont | $150 | $80 to $260 |
| Virginia | $140 | $80 to $260 |
| Washington | $160 | $90 to $290 |
| West Virginia | $120 | $70 to $220 |
| Wisconsin | $130 | $70 to $230 |
| Wyoming | $130 | $80 to $240 |
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What the price covers
The figures are for an hourly rate for two movers and a truck. Add a fuel or travel fee and tips. Minimums of 2 to 3 hours are common.
How to pay less
- Add a fuel or travel fee and tips. Minimums of 2 to 3 hours are common.
- Get at least three written quotes and compare what is included.
- Ask about off-peak dates, package deals and payment plans.
Frequently asked questions
How much do movers cost?
The national typical price is about $140, with most people paying from $80 to $250 for an hourly rate for two movers and a truck.
Which state is the cheapest for hiring movers?
In our estimates Mississippi is the lowest and Hawaii is the highest.
Is this a quote?
No. It is a modelled estimate for planning. Your own price depends on personal factors, so get quotes before you decide.
Sources and method
- Bureau of Economic Analysis: regional price parities
- Estimates only, not a quote
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.