Hire Movers by the Hour
Hourly moving labor means you pay for crew time rather than a flat package. Every company on Hire Moving Labor sets its own hourly rate per crew size and its own minimum, so comparing them side by side is the simplest way to find a lower-cost option for your job.
Hire Moving Labor is a marketplace. Independent companies set their own prices and provide labor only — you arrange the truck or container.
Current provider rates on the marketplace
Across 19 currently bookable companies listed here, starting hourly crew rates range from $60 to $175. This is not a national market average or a quote for your move. Availability depends on your address, service, date and arrival window.
- TC EXPRESS LLC
From $60/hr · 2 hour minimum · crews of 2, 3, 4
- Executive Movers
From $127.50/hr · 2 hour minimum · crews of 2, 3, 4
- Crown Logistics Moving
From $75/hr · 2 hour minimum · crews of 2, 3
- A#1 Movers
From $95/hr · 2 hour minimum · crews of 2, 3, 4, 5
- Ox and Bull Logistics
From $100/hr · 2 hour minimum · crews of 2, 3, 4
- Texas Moving Company
From $100/hr · 2 hour minimum · crews of 2, 3
Rates are set by independent moving companies and can change. Hourly labor rates do not include Hire Moving Labor’s separate Service Processing Fee or applicable add-ons.
Compare companies near you →How hourly billing is built
An hourly estimate has a few parts:
| Part | What it means |
|---|---|
| Crew rate | The company's hourly price for the crew size you choose. |
| Minimum hours | The shortest booking the company accepts; you pay at least this. |
| Billable hours | Your expected hours or the minimum, whichever is higher. |
| Stairs and specialty items | Charges some companies add for flights or heavy pieces. |
| Service Processing Fee | Hire Moving Labor's separate fee, shown in the estimate. |
Bigger crew or more hours?
A larger crew costs more per hour but may finish sooner. For a small load, two movers over the minimum may be enough. For a full house, a third or fourth mover can keep the job from stretching late. The calculator lets you try both.
Keep the clock working for you
Have everything packed, reserve parking, and disassemble beds you can handle yourself. Time spent waiting on the crew's end — for keys, elevators or a late truck — is still crew time.
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Questions
- How do hourly movers charge?
- Each company sets a rate per crew size and a minimum number of hours. Your estimate uses your expected hours or the minimum, whichever is greater, plus applicable charges.
- What is the minimum for hourly movers?
- It varies by company. The minimum is shown with each company's rates.
- Can I add hours on the day?
- If the job takes longer, additional time may be billed. Describe the job accurately so the estimate reflects it.
- Is there a one-mover option?
- No. Crews on Hire Moving Labor start at two movers.
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