How Much Does a Warehouse Worker Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$40,240
Warehouse workers in the U.S. earn a median of $40,240 a year, or $19.35 an hour. Half of warehouse workers earn more than $40,240 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $55,140.
Pay percentiles for warehouse workers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15.03 | $31,270 |
| 25th | $17.35 | $36,090 |
| 50th (median) | $19.35 | $40,240 |
| 75th | $22.56 | $46,920 |
| 90th | $26.51 | $55,140 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (SOC 53-7062). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for warehouse workers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $46,280 | $22.25 | +15% |
| Washington | $46,190 | $22.21 | +15% |
| District of Columbia | $45,740 | $21.99 | +14% |
| North Dakota | $45,690 | $21.97 | +14% |
| Colorado | $45,370 | $21.81 | +13% |
| Massachusetts | $44,920 | $21.60 | +12% |
| Oregon | $44,750 | $21.52 | +11% |
| California | $44,710 | $21.50 | +11% |
| New York | $44,630 | $21.46 | +11% |
| Wisconsin | $44,610 | $21.45 | +11% |
| United States | $40,240 | $19.35 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many warehouse workers are there?
BLS counts about 2,950,280 warehouse workers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”. The most jobs are in California (355,500), Texas (216,970) and Illinois (195,390).
The mean (average) annual wage is $42,260, higher than the median of $40,240.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $3,353
- Biweekly
- $1,548
- Weekly
- $774
- Daily (8 hours)
- $155
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do warehouse workers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for warehouse workers is $19.35. The middle 50% earn between $17.35 and $22.56 an hour.
Which state pays warehouse workers the most?
Minnesota has the highest median wage for warehouse workers at $46,280, +15% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for warehouse workers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of warehouse workers earn less than $31,270 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.