Gig Economy

Junk Removal Gig Guide

Remove junk, furniture, and debris from homes and businesses.

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Overview

Remove junk, furniture, and debris from homes and businesses.

Median Salary
$30,000
Weekly Hours
35
Education
None
Job Growth
8%

Key Metrics

Stress5/10
Work-Life Balance7/10
Job Security4/10
Remote Friendly1/10
Physical Demand9/10
Automation Risk3/10

Pros

  • +Good pay
  • +Entrepreneurial
  • +Variety
  • +Low overhead

Cons

  • -Physical demands
  • -Dirty work
  • -Vehicle needed
  • -Liability

Savings Calculator

Percentage saved10%
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Yearly Savings
$3,000
Monthly Savings
$250

Career & Education Resources

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Coursera

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Career & Education Resources

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Coursera

Find Junk Removal specializations

U

Udemy

Hands-on Junk Removal bootcamps

in

LinkedIn Learning

Professional Junk Removal paths

I

Indeed

Browse live Junk Removal jobs

WorkScore™ for Junk Removal

4.8
Overall
2.5
Salary
5.0
Low Stress
7.0
WLB

Growth Outlook

8%

AI Automation Risk

Low

Compare with Other Careers

Junk Removal Salaries by City

All cities with adjusted Junk Removal salaries:

San Francisco, CA
Cost of living: 202
$40,500
+35% vs national
New York, NY
Cost of living: 187
$37,500
+25% vs national
Seattle, WA
Cost of living: 172
$37,500
+25% vs national
Boston, MA
Cost of living: 178
$37,500
+25% vs national
Los Angeles, CA
Cost of living: 173
$36,000
+20% vs national
Chicago, IL
Cost of living: 121
$31,500
+5% vs national
Austin, TX
Cost of living: 110
$31,500
+5% vs national
Denver, CO
Cost of living: 121
$31,500
+5% vs national
Miami, FL
Cost of living: 132
$31,500
+5% vs national
Portland, OR
Cost of living: 131
$31,500
+5% vs national
Dallas, TX
Cost of living: 102
$30,600
+2% vs national
Houston, TX
Cost of living: 96
$29,400
2% vs national
Atlanta, GA
Cost of living: 103
$29,400
2% vs national
Phoenix, AZ
Cost of living: 101
$28,500
5% vs national
Nashville, TN
Cost of living: 101
$28,500
5% vs national

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start?

Buy a truck and market locally.

Can I make a living?

Yes, with consistent clients.

Is junk removal growing?

Yes, tied to moving and decluttering.