salary$42,590 a year$20 an hour · median pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,290per year
Top pay (top 10%)$55,190per year
Jobs in the area28,510people work this job
Can a warehouse worker afford Washington?
Expensive. Rent of $2,370 a month takes 66.8% 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 Washington, DC?
The median pay for a warehouse worker in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area is $42,590 a year ($20 an hour). Most earn between $35,290 and $55,190.
Can a warehouse worker afford to live in Washington?
Typical rent of $2,370 a month takes 66.8% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.