salary$48,400 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,620per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,900per year
Jobs in the area30,710people work this job
Can a warehouse worker afford Oakland?
Expensive. Rent of $2,511 a month takes 62.3% 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 Oakland, CA?
The median pay for a warehouse worker in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area is $48,400 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $40,620 and $64,900.
Can a warehouse worker afford to live in Oakland?
Typical rent of $2,511 a month takes 62.3% 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area.