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Mover helper salary

Average mover helper salary

$15.74

$32,737 yearly

Entry-level mover helper salary
$26,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Mover Helper Salary

The average salary for a mover helper is around $32,737 annually, translating to about $16 per hour. This figure represents a baseline, with earnings influenced by factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the specific employer.

How Much Does a Mover Helper Make?

In various states, mover helpers can earn different salaries. For example, those in metropolitan areas may find higher pay due to increased demand. Additionally, extensive experience or specialized skills can lead to better compensation.

Highest Paying Cities for Mover Helpers

Certain cities offer higher salaries for mover helpers, such as San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles. These urban centers typically have a higher cost of living, which is reflected in the wages.

Mover Helper Salaries by Experience Level

Entry-level mover helpers may start with lower salaries, but there is significant potential for salary growth with experience. Senior mover helpers, who often take on more responsibilities, can command higher wages.

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Where can a Mover Helper earn more?

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Columbus, OH$40,615
Fort Lauderdale, FL$26,074
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Iron Mountain$34,077
The Salvation Army$25,211

Mover helper salaries by experience level

Average mover helper salary by state

The highest-paying states for mover helpers are Minnesota, Alaska, and Colorado. The lowest average mover helper salary states are Alabama, Kentucky, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for mover helpers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Alaska$42,478$20.42
2Maine$37,381$17.97
3Minnesota$43,776$21.05
4Washington$39,000$18.75
5Vermont$38,959$18.73
6Montana$36,838$17.71
7Iowa$36,169$17.39
8North Dakota$35,925$17.27
9Colorado$40,466$19.45
10Oregon$37,334$17.95
11Wisconsin$34,999$16.83
12Massachusetts$39,603$19.04
13Rhode Island$36,936$17.76
14New Hampshire$35,539$17.09
15Utah$34,061$16.38
16Ohio$32,747$15.74
17District of Columbia$41,018$19.72
18Pennsylvania$33,333$16.03
19South Carolina$31,572$15.18
20Nebraska$32,999$15.86
21Tennessee$31,109$14.96
22Connecticut$35,003$16.83
23Arizona$33,470$16.09
24New Mexico$34,795$16.73
25California$36,225$17.42
26Idaho$33,248$15.98
27Nevada$32,999$15.86
28Hawaii$38,039$18.29
29Illinois$32,981$15.86
30New York$34,959$16.81
31New Jersey$32,780$15.76
32Wyoming$33,249$15.99
33Texas$29,907$14.38
34Maryland$33,782$16.24
35Delaware$32,338$15.55
36North Carolina$28,751$13.82
37Kentucky$28,212$13.56
38Kansas$31,222$15.01
39South Dakota$30,499$14.66
40Alabama$28,495$13.70
41Indiana$29,512$14.19
42Arkansas$29,940$14.39
43Virginia$28,627$13.76
44West Virginia$29,078$13.98
45Georgia$29,431$14.15
46Louisiana$25,640$12.33
47Florida$26,155$12.57
48Michigan$27,437$13.19
49Mississippi$28,075$13.50
50Oklahoma$29,168$14.02
51Missouri$28,874$13.88

Highest paying cities for mover helpers

The highest-paying cities for mover helpers are Fort Collins, CO, Boston, MA, and Seattle, WA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Fort Collins, CO$40,615$19.53
2Boston, MA$39,644$19.06
3Seattle, WA$39,109$18.80
4Hillsboro, OR$37,356$17.96
5San Francisco, CA$37,038$17.81
6Albuquerque, NM$34,959$16.81
7New York, NY$34,913$16.79
8Philadelphia, PA$33,419$16.07
9Cleveland, OH$33,401$16.06
10Chicago, IL$33,025$15.88
11Newark, NJ$32,901$15.82
12Greenville, SC$31,937$15.35
13Manhattan, KS$31,386$15.09
14Chattanooga, TN$30,800$14.81
15Denton, TX$30,039$14.44
16Atlanta, GA$29,483$14.17
17Indianapolis, IN$29,413$14.14
18Greensboro, NC$28,930$13.91
19Chesapeake, VA$28,391$13.65
20Fort Lauderdale, FL$26,074$12.54

Mover helper salary details

A mover helper's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a mover helper's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$39,000$3,250$19
75th Percentile$36,000$3,000$17
Average$32,737$2,728$16
25th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14
10th Percentile$26,000$2,167$13

Highest paying mover helper jobs

The highest paying types of mover helpers are stock unloader, dock worker, and warehouseman.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Package Handler$32,785$2,732$15.7693,831
Warehouseman$36,022$3,002$17.32158,488
Can Handler$32,465$2,705$15.6176,003
Package Handler UPS$32,276$2,690$15.5280,442
Stacker$29,046$2,420$13.9627,528
Warehouse Labour$31,746$2,646$15.26218,654

Which companies pay mover helpers the most?

Mover helper salaries at Iron Mountain and Clutter are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average mover helper salary at companies like Corovan and Exela Technologies are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Iron Mountain$34,077$16.38
2Clutter$33,935$16.31
3Corovan$33,920$16.31
4Exela Technologies$32,810$15.77
5Vertex$31,531$15.16
6Covan World Wide Movers$31,421$15.11
7Express Employment Indy South$28,670$13.78
8SmartTalent$28,203$13.56
9The Salvation Army$25,211$12.12

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Mover Helper salary by industry

The average mover helper salary varies across industries:

  • The average mover helper salary in the technology industry is $33,045, the highest of any industry.
  • The average mover helper salary in the finance industry is $32,788.
  • Mover helpers in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $32,011, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for mover helpers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Technology$33,045$15.89
2Retail$32,788$15.76
3Transportation$32,315$15.54
4Manufacturing$32,011$15.39

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Mover helper salary trends

The average mover helper salary has risen by $7,753 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average mover helper earned $24,984 annually, but today, they earn $32,737 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for mover helpers over the last decade.

Compare mover helper salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average mover helper salary over time

Compare mover helper salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Mover helper salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$32,700$15.74+5.2%
2024$31,000$14.92+4.2%
2023$29,700$14.29+4.3%
2022$28,400$13.68+3.9%
2021$27,300$13.14+3.7%

Recently added mover helper salaries

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All My Sons Moving & StorageMovers/Helpers WantedBridgeton, MO06/27/2025$31,305
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