Warehouse Worker salary in Houston, TX
Median pay, Houston metro
$38,000/year
about $18.27 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $33,000 – $46,150
Half of warehouse workers in the Houston metro area earn more than $38,000 a year and half earn less. That's 6% lower than the national median of $40,240, and ranks #28 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $29,660 | $14.26 |
| 25th | $33,000 | $15.87 |
| Median (50th) | $38,000 | $18.27 |
| 75th | $46,150 | $22.19 |
| 90th (top earners) | $52,270 | $25.13 |
*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 Houston metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $33,000 ($15.87/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $33,000 to $46,150 ($15.87 to $22.19/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $46,150 ($22.19/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, Houston 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.