Warehouse Worker salary in San Jose, CA
Median pay, San Jose / Silicon Valley metro
$47,060/year
about $22.63 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $43,300 – $56,680
Half of warehouse workers in the San Jose / Silicon Valley metro area earn more than $47,060 a year and half earn less. That's 17% higher than the national median of $40,240, and ranks #4 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $39,710 | $19.09 |
| 25th | $43,300 | $20.82 |
| Median (50th) | $47,060 | $22.63 |
| 75th | $56,680 | $27.25 |
| 90th (top earners) | $66,060 | $31.76 |
*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 Jose / Silicon Valley metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $43,300 ($20.82/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $43,300 to $56,680 ($20.82 to $27.25/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $56,680 ($27.25/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 Jose / Silicon Valley 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.