salary$37,530 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Columbia, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,800per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,440per year
Jobs in the area9,410people work this job
Can a warehouse worker afford Columbia?
Expensive. Rent of $1,394 a month takes 44.6% of the median warehouse worker salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a warehouse worker make in Columbia, SC?
The median pay for a warehouse worker in the Columbia, SC area is $37,530 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $29,800 and $47,440.
Can a warehouse worker afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $1,394 a month takes 44.6% of the median warehouse worker salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Columbia, SC metro area.