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🎹 Cost to move a piano in Seattle, WA

Key facts

  • Digital / keyboard piano (50–150 lb): $120–$165 for a local move in Seattle, WA.
  • Upright / console piano (300–500 lb): $215–$305 for a local move in Seattle, WA.
  • Baby grand piano (500–650 lb): $290–$410 for a local move in Seattle, WA.
  • Grand piano (600–1,000 lb): $355–$500 for a local move in Seattle, WA.
  • Each flight of stairs adds roughly $35.
  • Moving long-distance out of Seattle, WA? Price scales by distance instead — see the calculator below.

Pianos are dense, awkward and easy to damage — most local movers won't touch them. Specialty piano movers use skid boards, ramps and piano dollies, and price by piano type, stairs and distance.

Price by size in Seattle, WA

TypeTypical weightLocal estimate
Digital / keyboard piano50–150 lb $120–$165
Upright / console piano300–500 lb $215–$305
Baby grand piano500–650 lb $290–$410
Grand piano600–1,000 lb $355–$500

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move a piano in Seattle, WA?

For a typical local move in Seattle, WA, expect roughly $290–$410, depending on the exact size and access.

Does moving within Seattle, WA cost more than the national average?

Yes — Seattle, WA has above-average labor costs, so local moves here tend to run a bit higher than the national typical range.

What if I'm moving a piano out of Seattle, WA long-distance?

Long-distance moves are priced by distance instead of a flat local rate — use the calculator below and switch to "Long-distance" with Seattle, WA as your origin.