This Side Hustle Could Pay You $100 Per Hour: Although driving for Uber and Lyft is well-known, establishing your own local moving labor business may be the most lucrative side gig.
Even though the housing boom is somewhat slowing down due to rising interest rates and skyrocketing inflation, there is still a sizable demand for moving services, and the sector is expanding quickly. According to Technavio data from March, the U.S. market for moving services is expected to increase by $1.95 billion between 2019 and 2024, expanding at a CAGR of 2%.
Anyone looking for a side job might want to think about starting their own neighborhood moving labor business to get in on the action.
It’s a fairly simple process. A business license and some initial capital are all that are necessary to get things started. Those interested in this position should be physically fit and in good health because they will be performing all of the heavy lifting.
One could make quite a bit of money by offering their moving labor services—upwards of $100 per hour. Furthermore, you can usually do it without a specific mover’s license.
Because there is a greater need for movers on weekends, this kind of work is a great side gig for people with regular 9 to 5 jobs. This makes it perfect for students as well.
Finding customers is fairly easy; all that is needed is a little internet know-how and a modest spending limit to build a clientele. The following channels should be used by local movers to advertise their services:
- Craigslist
- Angi
- Yelp
- HireAHelper
- Thumbtack
People who want to succeed at this side gig need to have an entrepreneurial mindset and, ideally, launch their own company website.
The amount of money one can make depends on where they live, as some states pay their movers more than others. For instance, according to data from HireAHelper, moving labor companies in Seattle make $137 per hour. However, in Philadelphia, they make $114 per hour. Even though there is a significant difference, the hourly wage is still over $100, which is significantly more than the average hourly wage of $15 for UberEats drivers.