Northeast · 13 million residents · capital Harrisburg

Moving Companies in Pennsylvania

10 cities, 4,047 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from Pennsylvania to every other state.

10city hubs
4,047registered carriers
2,710interstate authority
$130/htypical two-mover rate

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Pennsylvania has a population of about 13 million and 10 cities covered on this platform, led by Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown. Across those cities we track 4,047 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 2,710 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in Pennsylvania run close to the national average, which is reflected in the local hourly rates and long-distance estimates on each city page. The state belongs to the Northeast region; the state capital is Harrisburg.

Movers by city in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia 1,658 movers · 1,138 interstate · pop. 1.6 million Route
Pittsburgh 450 movers · 241 interstate · pop. 307,632 Route
Allentown 424 movers · 296 interstate · pop. 126,044 Route
Erie 71 movers · 48 interstate · pop. 93,000 Route
Bethlehem 402 movers · 297 interstate · pop. 78,000 Route
Scranton 264 movers · 187 interstate · pop. 76,000 Route
Lancaster 260 movers · 171 interstate · pop. 58,000 Route
Harrisburg 251 movers · 179 interstate · pop. 50,000 Route
York 163 movers · 106 interstate · pop. 45,000 Route
State College 104 movers · 47 interstate · pop. 40,000 Route

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Typical moving costs in Pennsylvania

Local moves within a Pennsylvania metro area
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$550	$670	$810
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$650	$800	$970
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,070	$1,300	$1,590
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,680	$2,050	$2,500
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,560	$3,120	$3,800

Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from Pennsylvania
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,850	$2,260	$2,750
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,770	$3,380	$4,130
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,620	$5,640	$6,880
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,400	$9,020	$11,000
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,170	$12,400	$15,130

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Pennsylvania?

Local movers in Pennsylvania typically charge $130 to $220 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $1,070 to $1,590; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,620 to $6,880.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Philadelphia (1,658), Pittsburgh (450), Allentown (424), Bethlehem (402), Scranton (264) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

Do I need a licensed mover for a move within Pennsylvania?

Moves that stay inside Pennsylvania are regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Most states require intrastate movers to hold a state permit or registration in addition to a USDOT number; the company cards on each city page show the USDOT number so you can verify it.