Warehouse Worker salary in San Antonio, TX
Median pay, San Antonio metro
$37,470/year
about $18.01 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $32,090 – $44,660
Half of warehouse workers in the San Antonio metro area earn more than $37,470 a year and half earn less. That's 7% lower than the national median of $40,240, and ranks #30 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $29,370 | $14.12 |
| 25th | $32,090 | $15.43 |
| Median (50th) | $37,470 | $18.01 |
| 75th | $44,660 | $21.47 |
| 90th (top earners) | $49,870 | $23.98 |
*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 San Antonio metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $32,090 ($15.43/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $32,090 to $44,660 ($15.43 to $21.47/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $44,660 ($21.47/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, San Antonio 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.