salary$43,290 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$60,020per year
Jobs in the area118,290people work this job
Can a warehouse worker afford New York?
Expensive. Rent of $2,806 a month takes 77.8% 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 New York, NY?
The median pay for a warehouse worker in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area is $43,290 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $34,500 and $60,020.
Can a warehouse worker afford to live in New York?
Typical rent of $2,806 a month takes 77.8% 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 York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.