Warehouse Worker salary in Austin, TX
Median pay, Austin metro
$38,530/year
about $18.52 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $34,250 – $45,630
Half of warehouse workers in the Austin metro area earn more than $38,530 a year and half earn less. That's 4% lower than the national median of $40,240, and ranks #26 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $30,040 | $14.44 |
| 25th | $34,250 | $16.47 |
| Median (50th) | $38,530 | $18.52 |
| 75th | $45,630 | $21.94 |
| 90th (top earners) | $51,030 | $24.53 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a warehouse worker job in the Austin metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $34,250 ($16.47/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $34,250 to $45,630 ($16.47 to $21.94/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $45,630 ($21.94/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Ask about shift differentials for nights and weekends, and peak-season overtime.
- Check whether the pay is from a staffing agency. Agency rates can be lower than direct hire for the same work.
- Ask about productivity quotas and how they're enforced.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Austin metro. Occupation: Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (SOC 53-7062). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.