Tennessee

Moving Labor in Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis moves come with wide streets, generally easy truck access, and a heavy East Memphis and Germantown family move market. Hire movers who know the city and can plan around summer humidity.

Moving in Memphis

Memphis has a wide range — downtown loft moves, midtown historic homes, and the family move market in East Memphis, Germantown, and Collierville. FedEx, St. Jude, and University of Memphis drive steady corporate and academic move volume. Cross-border moves to Mississippi (Southaven, Olive Branch) are common and don't add meaningful cost.

Common Memphis move types

East Memphis, Germantown, and Collierville family moves
Downtown Memphis loft moves
Midtown historic home moves (Cooper-Young, Central Gardens)
FedEx and St. Jude corporate relocations
Cross-border moves to Southaven and Olive Branch, MS
Areas we cover

Memphis neighborhoods

Downtown Memphis
Midtown
Cooper-Young
Central Gardens
East Memphis
Germantown
Collierville
Cordova
Move Board pricing

What movers cost in Memphis

Two ways to hire: book an individual mover directly at their posted hourly rate, or Post My Move and pick one of these four standardized Move Board rates. Every mover who joins your Memphis crew is paid at the same rate.

Standard Moving Labor
$35/hrper mover
Perfect for customers who need dependable moving labor
Best for
  • Loading trucks
  • Unloading trucks
  • Carrying furniture
  • Storage units
  • Basic residential moves
Equipped Moving Labor
$45/hrper mover
Movers arrive with the equipment needed for more involved moves
Best for
  • Furniture assembly
  • Heavy furniture
  • Appliance moving
Movers bring
  • Dolly
  • Moving straps
  • Basic hand tools
Protected Moving Labor
$55/hrper mover
Ideal for customers who want movers fully prepared to protect their furniture
Best for
  • Full-home moves
  • Long-distance loading
  • Furniture protection
Movers bring
  • Dolly
  • Moving straps
  • Basic hand tools
  • Shrink wrap
Specialty Moving Labor
$75/hrper mover
For jobs requiring additional experience and specialty equipment
Best for
  • Piano moving
  • Safe moving
  • Antiques
  • High-value furniture
  • Specialty projects

Rates are per mover, per hour. A three-person crew at $45/hr costs $135/hr in labor. Every booking has a two-hour minimum per mover, and you pre-book the hours you expect to need.

Labor: 2 movers × 4 hours × $45/hr (Equipped)$360.00
Fuel reimbursement (if applicable)$20.00
Platform booking fee (flat)$49.00
Tip (optional, 100% to crew)$50.00
Total$479.00

Illustrative example for a typical two-bedroom move in Memphis. Your final price depends on the rate you choose (or the mover's listed rate on direct bookings), your crew size, and the hours worked.

Payment

Simple, secure payments

1
Reserve your team

Pay the flat $49 booking fee to reserve your move.

2
Before move day

Twenty-four hours before your move, the remaining labor balance is securely held so everything is ready when your movers arrive.

3
Move day

Check your movers in with your unique Move PIN. Verify your team when the move is complete, then tap Pay My Movers to release payment.

Memphis moving FAQs

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