West · 7.7 million residents · capital Olympia

Moving Companies in Washington

20 cities, 6,347 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from Washington to every other state.

20city hubs
6,347registered carriers
3,000interstate authority
$150/htypical two-mover rate

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Washington has a population of about 7.7 million and 20 cities covered on this platform, led by Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma. Across those cities we track 6,347 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 3,000 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in Washington run above the national average, which is reflected in the local hourly rates and long-distance estimates on each city page. Washington does not levy a state income tax on wages, a common motivation for moving in. The state belongs to the West region; the state capital is Olympia.

Movers by city in Washington

Seattle 1,037 movers · 440 interstate · pop. 784,777 Route
Spokane 130 movers · 86 interstate · pop. 230,783 Route
Tacoma 823 movers · 399 interstate · pop. 229,816 Route
Vancouver 606 movers · 453 interstate · pop. 199,698 Route
Bellevue 694 movers · 279 interstate · pop. 154,193 Route
Kent 646 movers · 317 interstate · pop. 134,871 Route
Everett 232 movers · 77 interstate · pop. 113,567 Route
Spokane Valley 115 movers · 79 interstate · pop. 108,405 Route
Renton 614 movers · 288 interstate · pop. 104,975 Route
Yakima 60 movers · 34 interstate · pop. 98,000 Route
Bellingham 97 movers · 50 interstate · pop. 95,000 Route
Kirkland 377 movers · 129 interstate · pop. 95,000 Route
Kennewick 137 movers · 91 interstate · pop. 88,000 Route
Redmond 359 movers · 118 interstate · pop. 76,000 Route
Olympia 101 movers · 46 interstate · pop. 57,000 Route
Bothell 248 movers · 81 interstate · pop. 49,000 Route
Wenatchee 33 movers · 14 interstate · pop. 36,000 Route
Walla Walla 10 movers · 4 interstate · pop. 34,000 Route
Pullman 17 movers · 13 interstate · pop. 32,000 Route
Port Angeles 11 movers · 2 interstate · pop. 20,000 Route

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Typical moving costs in Washington

Local moves within a Washington metro area
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$630	$770	$940
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$750	$920	$1,120
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,230	$1,500	$1,830
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,940	$2,360	$2,880
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,940	$3,580	$4,370

Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from Washington
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,130	$2,590	$3,160
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,190	$3,890	$4,750
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,320	$6,480	$7,910
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,510	$10,370	$12,660
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,700	$14,260	$17,400

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Washington?

Local movers in Washington typically charge $150 to $255 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $1,230 to $1,830; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $5,320 to $7,910.

Which Washington cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Seattle (1,037), Tacoma (823), Bellevue (694), Kent (646), Renton (614) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

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

Moves that stay inside Washington 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.