Warehouse Worker salary in San Francisco, CA
Median pay, San Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland)
$48,400/year
about $23.27 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $45,000 – $56,020
Half of warehouse workers in the San Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland) area earn more than $48,400 a year and half earn less. That's 20% higher than the national median of $40,240, and ranks #1 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $40,620 | $19.53 |
| 25th | $45,000 | $21.63 |
| Median (50th) | $48,400 | $23.27 |
| 75th | $56,020 | $26.93 |
| 90th (top earners) | $64,900 | $31.20 |
*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 Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland) area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $45,000 ($21.63/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $45,000 to $56,020 ($21.63 to $26.93/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $56,020 ($26.93/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 Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland). 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.