salary$47,060 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$66,060per year
Jobs in the area11,830people work this job
Can a warehouse worker afford San Jose?
Expensive. Rent of $3,046 a month takes 77.7% 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 Jose, CA?
The median pay for a warehouse worker in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area is $47,060 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $39,710 and $66,060.
Can a warehouse worker afford to live in San Jose?
Typical rent of $3,046 a month takes 77.7% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.