The typical US warehouse worker earns a median of $19.35 an hour, or $40,240 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 estimates for "laborers and freight, stock and material movers, hand". The mean is higher, at $20.32 an hour. Most workers earn between about $15.03 and $26.51 an hour. At the median and full-time hours that is roughly $3,353 a month before taxes, or about PKR 938,840 at an illustrative PKR 280 to the dollar.
What Is the Average Hourly Rate for a Warehouse Worker in the USA?
The median is $19.35 an hour. Half of workers earn more than this and half earn less. The mean, or arithmetic average, is $20.32, because higher earners pull it up. Entry-level workers usually start nearer the bottom of the range.
| Level | Hourly | Yearly | Monthly (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.03 | $31,270 | $2,606 |
| 25th percentile | $17.35 | $36,090 | $3,008 |
| Median (typical) | $19.35 | $40,240 | $3,353 |
| 75th percentile | $22.56 | $46,920 | $3,910 |
| Top 10% | $26.51 | $55,140 | $4,595 |
Monthly figures are the yearly pay divided by 12, gross, before taxes. The source is the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025, national estimates. These are national figures for the whole occupation, not guaranteed offers.
How Much Is a Warehouse Worker's Salary in PKR?
For planning only, assume $1 = PKR 280. That is an illustrative rate, not a verified exchange quote, and it changes daily, so replace it with your bank's or remittance provider's current receiving rate.
| Period | USD (median) | Illustrative PKR |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | $19.35 | PKR 5,418 |
| Per month | $3,353 | PKR 938,840 |
| Per year | $40,240 | PKR 11,267,200 |
These are gross amounts. Taxes, housing, food and transport come out of them, so your savings will be much lower.
Do Foreign Warehouse Workers Earn the Same as Americans?
Under the H-2B visa, employers must pay at least the wage the US Department of Labor requires for the job and location, and the pay rate is stated on the job order. Workers must not be charged recruitment or visa fees by the employer or a recruiter. The route itself is explained in Warehouse Worker Jobs in USA With Visa Sponsorship (2026).
H-2B jobs are temporary, so your yearly income depends on how many months the job runs. A six-month seasonal job pays about half of the yearly figures above, and you should not multiply a seasonal monthly estimate by twelve.
What Makes Warehouse Pay Higher or Lower?
- Location: pay is usually higher in big metros and states with higher minimum wages, and local medians can sit well below the national figure.
- Overtime: federal law generally requires one and a half times the regular rate for hours over 40 a week for non-exempt workers.
- Shift: night and weekend shifts often pay a premium.
- Skills: forklift certification or inventory-system experience often leads to higher pay than basic hand-loading.
- Employer: large logistics and e-commerce companies often pay more than small operators.
Be careful with any agent who promises a fixed high salary, such as "$30 an hour guaranteed", in exchange for a fee. That is a likely scam. Real job orders list the exact pay rate, the employer's name and the Department of Labor case number, and you never pay to get the job.
How to Apply for a Warehouse Job in the USA
- Search real job orders on the Department of Labor's seasonal jobs portal.
- Check the pay rate and hours in the listing before you apply.
- Apply using the contact details in the listing, and never pay a middleman.
- Ask the employer whether it recruits applicants from your country, and check the current consular instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the monthly salary of a warehouse worker in the USA?
About $3,353 a month before taxes at the national median and full-time hours. The typical range is roughly $2,600 to $4,600 a month.
Is a warehouse salary enough to live on in the USA?
It depends on where you live and whether you share housing. Rent and food are the biggest costs and vary widely by city, and many seasonal workers share rooms to save more.
Do warehouse workers get overtime pay?
Most do. Federal law generally requires one and a half times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek, and some states have extra rules.
Is the median the same as the average?
No. The median was $19.35 an hour and the mean was $20.32.
Is the PKR figure take-home pay?
No. It converts gross dollars at an assumed rate, before expenses and transfer costs.
Can I get a warehouse job in the USA from Pakistan?
The country lists were removed in January 2025, so you need an employer that recruits from Pakistan, an approved petition and a visa decision. The process is in the Pakistan guide.
Does a seasonal contract pay a full year?
No. Use the contract's dates and hours to calculate what the season will pay.
Do night shifts pay more?
Often, but it depends on the employer. Check the job order.
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Warehouse worker salary in USA
$19.35 an hour at the median, BLS May 2025.
Average warehouse hourly rate USA
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About $3,353 gross at the median and full-time hours.
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Convert at your provider's real rate, after expenses.
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H-2B workers must be paid the wage the programme requires.
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The same BLS occupation as hand laborers and stock movers.
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One and a half times the regular rate after 40 hours, for covered workers.
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Covered in the visa sponsorship guide.
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- Warehouse Worker Jobs in USA With Visa Sponsorship (2026) — H-2B rules and how to apply.
- How to Get a Warehouse Worker Job in USA From Pakistan — the step-by-step process.
- Landscaper Salary in USA (2026) — the same breakdown for landscaping.
This article is for general informational purposes and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Wage figures are from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 national estimates for occupation 53-7062, reviewed on 8 October 2026. PKR conversions are editorial examples, not official statistics or job offers.
