Moving Company Owner

Also called: Movers Business Owner

Runs a business that packs and moves families and offices.

A day in the life

You give estimates in the morning, dispatch three crews, handle a customer whose couch got scratched and plan trucks for the busy end-of-month rush.

Pay over a career

Starting
$40k
Typical
$80k
High
$200k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 4 years after high school. Often starts as a mover; business and licensing knowledge.

Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Business Administration.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady demand.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with estimates and scheduling, but packing and carrying furniture stays heavy human work.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business elective, Physical education, Accounting.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1021.

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