Carl A. Tuxill is the executive administrator of the International Association
of Structural Movers (IASM). "There are 1,328 movers listed as members in
the U.S., but not all movers are members," he says.
While most movers hire employees, the numbers vary depending on the size
of the company. The number of people working in this industry is unknown.
"The outlook for this work depends on the general economy plus the real
estate market," says Tuxill.
Donna Landers is a mover in Fort Worth, Texas. "There is a tremendous need
for movers," she says.
"Not everyone can afford to buy a house. There will always be a need for
second-hand and recycled items. Someone who wants to get a job with a mover
and work his or her way up will have a good chance of finding employment."
"The labor rates vary considerably from state to state," says Tuxill.
Earnings and employment information from the U.S. Department of Labor is
not available for this field at this time.