salary$37,750 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$18,620per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,620per year
Jobs in the area5,250people work this job
Can a warehouse worker afford Durham?
Expensive. Rent of $1,797 a month takes 57.1% 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 Durham, NC?
The median pay for a warehouse worker in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area is $37,750 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $18,620 and $47,620.
Can a warehouse worker afford to live in Durham?
Typical rent of $1,797 a month takes 57.1% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area.