salary$36,380 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$26,410per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,680per year
Jobs in the area9,220people work this job
Can a warehouse worker afford Metairie?
Expensive. Rent of $1,167 a month takes 38.5% 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 Metairie, LA?
The median pay for a warehouse worker in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area is $36,380 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $26,410 and $47,680.
Can a warehouse worker afford to live in Metairie?
Typical rent of $1,167 a month takes 38.5% 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area.