Warehouse Worker salary in Tampa, FL
Median pay, Tampa metro
$37,570/year
about $18.06 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $33,370 – $45,090
Half of warehouse workers in the Tampa metro area earn more than $37,570 a year and half earn less. That's 7% lower than the national median of $40,240, and ranks #29 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $29,170 | $14.02 |
| 25th | $33,370 | $16.04 |
| Median (50th) | $37,570 | $18.06 |
| 75th | $45,090 | $21.68 |
| 90th (top earners) | $48,380 | $23.26 |
*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 Tampa metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $33,370 ($16.04/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $33,370 to $45,090 ($16.04 to $21.68/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $45,090 ($21.68/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, Tampa 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.