Fair price check · Tennessee

What junk removal should charge in Tennessee.

Fair billed labor here runs about $34–$54/hour, about 6% below the median US state. Every number below comes from what material-moving laborers actually earn in Tennessee; the math is on this page, in the open.

How much should junk removal charge in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, material-moving laborers earn $17.09–$21.60 per hour (median $18.35, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 6% below the median US state for this trade. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, so fair billed labor in Tennessee runs about $34–$54 per hour. For example, single-item pickup is about $15–$80 in fair labor, before materials.

Fair price by job

Single-item pickup

$15–$80
fair labor range · Tennessee

That assumes one appliance or furniture piece, curbside or garage; disposal fees are extra and real.

Typical labor: 0.5–1.5 hours at $34–$54/hr billed.

Half to full truckload

$70–$275
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That assumes two workers loading; the dump fee on the invoice should match the landfill’s posted rates.

Typical labor: 2–5 hours at $34–$54/hr billed.

The math, in the open: material-moving laborers in Tennessee earn $17.09–$21.60/hour (median $18.35) per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, which puts fair billed labor at $34–$54/hour. Each job range above multiplies that rate by typical labor-hours. A quote far above the range needs a specific reason: access, condition, materials grade, season. Ask for it. This is an educational estimate, not a quote.

Before you hire in Tennessee

Projects of $25,000+ require a state license; home improvement licenses cover smaller jobs in several counties.

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