salary$43,320 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$57,980per year
Jobs in the area21,950people work this job
Can a warehouse worker afford San Diego?
Expensive. Rent of $3,011 a month takes 83.4% 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 San Diego, CA?
The median pay for a warehouse worker in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area is $43,320 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $36,420 and $57,980.
Can a warehouse worker afford to live in San Diego?
Typical rent of $3,011 a month takes 83.4% 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 Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area.