Warehouse Worker salary in Detroit, MI
Median pay, Detroit metro
$40,330/year
about $19.39 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $36,990 – $49,250
Half of warehouse workers in the Detroit metro area earn more than $40,330 a year and half earn less. That's about the same as the national median of $40,240, and ranks #19 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $32,350 | $15.55 |
| 25th | $36,990 | $17.78 |
| Median (50th) | $40,330 | $19.39 |
| 75th | $49,250 | $23.68 |
| 90th (top earners) | $52,080 | $25.04 |
*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 Detroit metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $36,990 ($17.78/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $36,990 to $49,250 ($17.78 to $23.68/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $49,250 ($23.68/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, Detroit 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.