Warehouse Worker salary in Boston, MA
Median pay, Boston metro
$45,600/year
about $21.92 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $39,780 – $49,840
Half of warehouse workers in the Boston metro area earn more than $45,600 a year and half earn less. That's 13% higher than the national median of $40,240, and ranks #8 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $37,180 | $17.88 |
| 25th | $39,780 | $19.13 |
| Median (50th) | $45,600 | $21.92 |
| 75th | $49,840 | $23.96 |
| 90th (top earners) | $58,820 | $28.28 |
*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 Boston metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $39,780 ($19.13/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $39,780 to $49,840 ($19.13 to $23.96/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $49,840 ($23.96/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, Boston 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.