Warehouse Worker salary in Phoenix, AZ
Median pay, Phoenix metro
$44,950/year
about $21.61 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $37,460 – $48,400
Half of warehouse workers in the Phoenix metro area earn more than $44,950 a year and half earn less. That's 12% higher than the national median of $40,240, and ranks #9 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $35,220 | $16.93 |
| 25th | $37,460 | $18.01 |
| Median (50th) | $44,950 | $21.61 |
| 75th | $48,400 | $23.27 |
| 90th (top earners) | $57,810 | $27.79 |
*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 Phoenix metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $37,460 ($18.01/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $37,460 to $48,400 ($18.01 to $23.27/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $48,400 ($23.27/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, Phoenix 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.