Warehouse Worker salary in Sacramento, CA
Median pay, Sacramento metro
$45,930/year
about $22.08 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $38,580 – $51,410
Half of warehouse workers in the Sacramento metro area earn more than $45,930 a year and half earn less. That's 14% higher than the national median of $40,240, and ranks #7 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $36,650 | $17.62 |
| 25th | $38,580 | $18.55 |
| Median (50th) | $45,930 | $22.08 |
| 75th | $51,410 | $24.72 |
| 90th (top earners) | $57,930 | $27.85 |
*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 Sacramento metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $38,580 ($18.55/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $38,580 to $51,410 ($18.55 to $24.72/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $51,410 ($24.72/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, Sacramento 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.