Warehouse Worker salary in Seattle, WA
Median pay, Seattle metro
$47,740/year
about $22.95 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $43,420 – $55,070
Half of warehouse workers in the Seattle metro area earn more than $47,740 a year and half earn less. That's 19% higher than the national median of $40,240, and ranks #2 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $39,240 | $18.87 |
| 25th | $43,420 | $20.88 |
| Median (50th) | $47,740 | $22.95 |
| 75th | $55,070 | $26.48 |
| 90th (top earners) | $62,400 | $30.00 |
*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 Seattle metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $43,420 ($20.88/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $43,420 to $55,070 ($20.88 to $26.48/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $55,070 ($26.48/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, Seattle 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.