Warehouse Operatives

Warehouse Operatives Salary

$22K

$34K

$48.5K

$35,243

/year

$16.94

/hour

Warehouse Operatives Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$35,243

Columbus

Ohio

$34,041

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    How much does a Warehouse Operatives make?

    As of Aug 30, 2026, the average annual pay for a Warehouse Operatives in the United States is $35,243 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $16.94 an hour. This is the equivalent of $677/week or $2,936/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $48,500 and as low as $22,000, the majority of Warehouse Operatives salaries currently range between $31,000 (25th percentile) to $39,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $43,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Warehouse Operatives varies greatly (by as much as 8000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Warehouse Operatives in your area makes on average $34,041 per year, or $1,202 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $35,243. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Warehouse Operatives salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Warehouse Operatives jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Warehouse Operatives Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Warehouse Operatives job is above the national average. Topping the list is Sunnyvale, CA, , with Kentville, NS, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $9,700 (27.5%), and Sunnyvale, CA, furthers that trend with another $10,074 (28.6%) above the $35,243 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Warehouse Operatives appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Sunnyvale, CA, and Berkeley, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Warehouse Operatives role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $45,317

    $21.79

    Kentville, NS

    $45,257

    $21.76

    Carcross, YT

    $44,943

    $21.61

    Haines Junction, YT

    $44,789

    $21.53

    Duncan, BC

    $44,486

    $21.39

    Victoria, BC

    $44,217

    $21.26

    Alberton, PE

    $43,804

    $21.06

    Courtenay, BC

    $43,686

    $21.00

    Saint John, NB

    $43,399

    $20.86

    Berkeley, CA

    $43,153

    $20.75

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Warehouse Operatives Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Warehouse Operatives category.

    For example Logistics Operator jobs pay as much as $18,184 (51.6%) more than the average Warehouse Operatives salary of $35,243. If you're qualified, finding work as a Logistics Operator may help you make more money than that of the average Warehouse Operatives position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Logistics Operator

    $53,427

    $25.69

    Logistic Operator

    $50,869

    $24.46

    Fedex Freight Dock Worker

    $42,583

    $20.47

    Fedex Loader

    $41,188

    $19.80

    Shipping Operator

    $38,978

    $18.74

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    Infographic detailing Warehouse Operatives salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $35,243 per year or $16.94 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.