Warehouse Worker salary in Dallas, TX
Median pay, Dallas-Fort Worth metro
$38,510/year
about $18.51 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $35,060 – $46,030
Half of warehouse workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area earn more than $38,510 a year and half earn less. That's 4% lower than the national median of $40,240, and ranks #27 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $30,400 | $14.62 |
| 25th | $35,060 | $16.86 |
| Median (50th) | $38,510 | $18.51 |
| 75th | $46,030 | $22.13 |
| 90th (top earners) | $54,320 | $26.12 |
*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 Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $35,060 ($16.86/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $35,060 to $46,030 ($16.86 to $22.13/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $46,030 ($22.13/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, Dallas-Fort Worth 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.