What are the main factors that influence a Warehouse Associate I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Warehouse Associate 's salary?

A Warehouse Associate 's salary grows with experience: a Warehouse Associate I (0-1 years)earns $33,987, a Warehouse Associate II (1-3 years)earns $42,225, a Warehouse Associate III (3-5 years)earns $46,935, a Warehouse Operations Supervisor (5+ years)earns $65,194, a Warehouse Operations Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $81,032,

What are the highest paying states for a Warehouse Associate I?

Warehouse Associate I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Warehouse Associate I roles are District of Columbia $37,700, California $37,500, Massachusetts $37,000. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Warehouse Associate roles make?

Salaries for Warehouse Associate level roles vary by specialization: Warehouse Supervisor I: $67,075; Warehouse Operations Associate II: $57,322; Warehouse Associate III: $47,000; Warehouse Associate: $43,785; Warehouse Associate II: $42,300.

How do different companies affect a Warehouse Associate I's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Warehouse Associate I roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Warehouse Associate I Salary in the United States

How much does a Warehouse Associate I make in the United States?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Warehouse Associate I in the United States is $34,000 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, a Warehouse Associate I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,540
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,600 to $36,900
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,415

10% $29,415

50% (Median) $34,000

90% $39,540

Warehouse Associate I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,900	$3,075	$710	$18
Average	$34,000	$2,833	$654	$16
25th Percentile	$31,600	$2,633	$608	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Warehouse Associate I Salaries

A Warehouse Associate I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Warehouse Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Warehouse Associate I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Warehouse Associate I (0-1 years): $33,987
Warehouse Associate II (1-3 years): $42,225
Warehouse Associate III (3-5 years): $46,935
Warehouse Operations Supervisor (5+ years): $65,194
Warehouse Operations Senior Supervisor (5+ years): $81,032

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Warehouse Associate I	0-1 years	$33,987
Warehouse Associate II	1-3 years	$42,225
Warehouse Associate III	3-5 years	$46,935
Warehouse Operations Supervisor	5+ years	$65,194
Warehouse Operations Senior Supervisor	5+ years	$81,032

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How Do Warehouse Associate I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Warehouse Associate Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $37,700.
California: $37,500.
Massachusetts: $37,000.

District of Columbia $37,700 California $37,500 Massachusetts $37,000 Washington $36,900 New Jersey $36,900 Alaska $36,800 Connecticut $36,400 New York $36,200

Hawaii $35,600 Rhode Island $35,300 Maryland $35,100 Minnesota $34,800 Illinois $34,700 Colorado $34,700 Oregon $34,600 Delaware $34,500

New Hampshire $34,400 Virginia $34,300 Pennsylvania $33,900 Nevada $33,700 North Dakota $33,600 Michigan $33,500 Wisconsin $33,500 Vermont $33,400

Arizona $33,200 Maine $33,200 Texas $33,200 Ohio $33,100 Georgia $32,800 Indiana $32,700 Wyoming $32,600 Utah $32,600

Iowa $32,600 Kansas $32,400 Louisiana $32,400 North Carolina $32,300 Missouri $32,300 Florida $32,200 Nebraska $32,100 Montana $32,100

Kentucky $32,000 South Carolina $31,900 Tennessee $31,800 Idaho $31,800 New Mexico $31,500 Oklahoma $31,500 Alabama $31,300 South Dakota $30,900

Arkansas $30,800 West Virginia $30,700 Mississippi $30,400

Top Paying Cities for Warehouse Associate Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $42,900
San Francisco: $42,400
Oakland: $41,600

San Jose, CA $42,900

San Francisco, CA $42,400

Oakland, CA $41,600

New York, NY $39,200

Paramus, NJ $38,700

Queens Village, NY $38,700

Passaic, NJ $38,700

Bergenfield, NJ $38,700

Huntington, NY $38,600

Stamford, CT $38,600

Newark, NJ $38,300

Bridgeport, CT $38,300

Vallejo, CA $38,200

New Brunswick, NJ $38,200

Petaluma, CA $38,200

Middlesex, NJ $38,100

Somerset, NJ $38,100

Santa Cruz, CA $38,000

Boston, MA $37,800

Monterey, CA $37,700

Seattle, WA $37,600

Santa Rosa, CA $37,600

Los Angeles, CA $37,600

Juneau, AK $37,500

Washington, DC $37,500

Orange, CA $37,400

Santa Ana, CA $37,300

Anaheim, CA $37,200

Anchorage, AK $37,200

Long Beach, CA $37,200

Santa Maria, CA $37,100

Everett, WA $37,100

Danbury, CT $37,000

Bremerton, WA $36,900

Santa Barbara, CA $36,800

Tacoma, WA $36,800

New Suffolk, NY $36,800

Sacramento, CA $36,800

Brockton, MA $36,700

Trenton, NJ $36,700

San Diego, CA $36,700

Fairbanks, AK $36,600

Lompoc, CA $36,500

Lowell, MA $36,500

Ventura, CA $36,500

Nashua, NH $36,500

Stockton, CA $36,500

Modesto, CA $36,200

Poughkeepsie, NY $36,200

New Haven, CT $36,100

Olympia, WA $36,100

Kennewick, WA $36,100

Lawrence, MA $36,000

Hartford, CT $35,900

Riverside, CA $35,900

New Bedford, MA $35,900

Richland, WA $35,900

Norwich, CT $35,800

Portsmouth, NH $35,800

New London, CT $35,800

New Britain, CT $35,800

San Bernardino, CA $35,800

Bakersfield, CA $35,800

Atlantic City, NJ $35,800

Boulder, CO $35,700

Portland, OR $35,700

Worcester, MA $35,700

Minneapolis, MN $35,600

Philadelphia, PA $35,500

Honolulu, HI $35,400

Saint Paul, MN $35,400

Vineland, NJ $35,400

Providence, RI $35,300

Chicago, IL $35,200

Bellingham, WA $35,100

Springfield, MA $35,100

Baltimore, MD $35,100

Chico, CA $35,000

Manchester, NH $34,900

Pittsfield, MA $34,900

Spokane, WA $34,700

Denver, CO $34,700

Albany, NY $34,500

Troy, NY $34,500

Nassau, NY $34,500

Schenectady, NY $34,500

Burlington, VT $34,400

Salem, OR $34,400

Wilmington, DE $34,400

Portland, ME $34,300

Yakima, WA $34,200

Rochester, MN $34,100

Reno, NV $34,100

Fresno, CA $34,100

Milwaukee, WI $34,100

Carson City, NV $34,000

Colorado Springs, CO $34,000

Syracuse, NY $34,000

Ann Arbor, MI $34,000

Detroit, MI $34,000

Allentown, PA $34,000

Houston, TX $33,900

Eugene, OR $33,900

Gary, IN $33,900

Springfield, OR $33,800

Bismarck, ND $33,800

Galveston, TX $33,800

Austin, TX $33,700

Concord, NH $33,700

Fort Collins, CO $33,700

Medford, OR $33,700

Mesa, AZ $33,600

Reading, PA $33,600

Phoenix, AZ $33,600

Dallas, TX $33,600

Saint Cloud, MN $33,600

Madison, WI $33,500

Raleigh, NC $33,400

Des Moines, IA $33,400

Rochester, NY $33,400

Utica, NY $33,400

Atlanta, GA $33,300

Battle Creek, MI $33,300

Salt Lake City, UT $33,300

Lancaster, PA $33,300

Boca Raton, FL $33,200

Columbus, OH $33,200

Champaign, IL $33,200

Fort Worth, TX $33,200

Kansas City, MO $33,200

Harrisburg, PA $33,200

Kansas City, KS $33,200

Cincinnati, OH $33,100

Pittsburgh, PA $33,100

Richmond, VA $33,100

Indianapolis, IN $33,100

Cleveland, OH $33,100

Las Vegas, NV $33,100

Lansing, MI $33,000

Petersburg, VA $33,000

Huntsville, AL $33,000

Saint Louis, MO $32,900

Lebanon, PA $32,900

Pueblo, CO $32,900

Appleton, WI $32,900

Buffalo, NY $32,900

Dayton, OH $32,900

Racine, WI $32,900

Charlotte, NC $32,900

York, PA $32,900

Elkhart, IN $32,900

Gastonia, NC $32,900

Billings, MT $32,900

Elyria, OH $32,800

Springfield, IL $32,800

Fargo, ND $32,800

Rockford, IL $32,800

Rock Hill, SC $32,800

Binghamton, NY $32,800

Toledo, OH $32,800

Benton Harbor, MI $32,800

Lorain, OH $32,800

Beaumont, TX $32,800

Grand Forks, ND $32,700

Miami, FL $32,700

Cheyenne, WY $32,700

Fort Lauderdale, FL $32,700

Flagstaff, AZ $32,700

Duluth, MN $32,700

Bangor, ME $32,600

Cedar Rapids, IA $32,600

Durham, NC $32,600

Louisville, KY $32,600

Grand Rapids, MI $32,500

Hialeah, FL $32,500

Scranton, PA $32,500

Casper, WY $32,500

Peoria, IL $32,400

Sarasota, FL $32,400

Akron, OH $32,400

New Orleans, LA $32,400

Virginia Beach, VA $32,400

Tampa, FL $32,300

Nashville, TN $32,300

Omaha, NE $32,300

Green Bay, WI $32,300

Baton Rouge, LA $32,300

Charleston, SC $32,300

Davenport, IA $32,300

Jamestown, NY $32,300

Tucson, AZ $32,300

Saint Petersburg, FL $32,300

Santa Fe, NM $32,200

Bradenton, FL $32,200

Evansville, IN $32,200

Port Arthur, TX $32,200

Orlando, FL $32,100

Clearwater, FL $32,100

Corpus Christi, TX $32,000

Ogden, UT $32,000

High Point, NC $32,000

La Crosse, WI $32,000

Albuquerque, NM $32,000

Canton, OH $32,000

Newport News, VA $32,000

Norfolk, VA $31,900

Laramie, WY $31,900

Rock Island, IL $31,900

Saginaw, MI $31,900

Jacksonville, FL $31,900

Salisbury, NC $31,900

Boise, ID $31,900

Moline, IL $31,900

Fort Myers, FL $31,900

Memphis, TN $31,900

Provo, UT $31,800

Fort Wayne, IN $31,800

Lincoln, NE $31,800

Waterloo, IA $31,800

Tulsa, OK $31,800

Spartanburg, SC $31,800

Cedar Falls, IA $31,700

San Antonio, TX $31,700

Greensboro, NC $31,700

South Bend, IN $31,700

Savannah, GA $31,600

Muskegon, MI $31,600

Birmingham, AL $31,600

Winston Salem, NC $31,600

Lima, OH $31,500

Wichita, KS $31,500

Greenville, SC $31,500

Tuscaloosa, AL $31,500

Lexington, KY $31,500

Anderson, IN $31,500

Lake Charles, LA $31,500

Augusta, GA $31,500

Bloomington, IN $31,400

Asheville, NC $31,400

Columbia, SC $31,400

Springfield, OH $31,400

Knoxville, TN $31,200

Shreveport, LA $31,200

Wilmington, NC $31,200

Roanoke, VA $31,200

Melbourne, FL $31,100

Chillicothe, OH $31,100

Longview, TX $31,100

Frankfort, KY $31,100

Topeka, KS $31,100

Oklahoma City, OK $31,100

Sioux Falls, SD $31,000

Mobile, AL $31,000

Terre Haute, IN $31,000

Altoona, PA $31,000

Amarillo, TX $31,000

Killeen, TX $31,000

Idaho Falls, ID $30,900

Sioux City, IA $30,900

Chattanooga, TN $30,900

Fayetteville, AR $30,900

Lynchburg, VA $30,800

Gainesville, FL $30,800

Portsmouth, OH $30,800

Little Rock, AR $30,800

Lafayette, LA $30,800

Youngstown, OH $30,800

Temple, TX $30,700

Pensacola, FL $30,700

Clarksville, TN $30,700

Daytona Beach, FL $30,700

Hopkinsville, KY $30,600

Erie, PA $30,600

Florence, SC $30,600

Charleston, WV $30,600

Helena, MT $30,500

Waco, TX $30,500

Tallahassee, FL $30,500

Macon, GA $30,500

Fayetteville, NC $30,500

Great Falls, MT $30,500

Pine Bluff, AR $30,400

Vincennes, IN $30,400

Lubbock, TX $30,400

Alamogordo, NM $30,400

Greenville, MS $30,300

Huntington, WV $30,300

Jackson, MS $30,300

Rapid City, SD $30,300

Twin Falls, ID $30,300

Parkersburg, WV $30,200

Montgomery, AL $30,200

Wichita Falls, TX $30,200

Springfield, MO $30,200

Biloxi, MS $30,200

Columbus, GA $30,100

Johnstown, PA $30,100

Monroe, LA $30,100

Sumter, SC $30,100

Pascagoula, MS $30,000

Abilene, TX $30,000

Kingsport, TN $29,900

Albany, GA $29,900

Gulfport, MS $29,900

Alexandria, LA $29,800

Fort Smith, AR $29,700

El Paso, TX $29,600

Las Cruces, NM $29,500

Florence, AL $29,400

Harlingen, TX $29,400

Pocatello, ID $29,400

Brownsville, TX $29,400

Mcallen, TX $29,300

Dothan, AL $29,200

Columbus, MS $29,000

Altus, OK $28,900

Lawton, OK $28,800

Pierre, SD $28,700

What Skills Can Increase a Warehouse Associate I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.97% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Inventory Control (Mentioned in 3.28% Job Postings): Inventory control or stock control can be broadly defined as "the activity of checking a shop’s stock." However, a more focused definition takes into account the more science-based, methodical practice of not only verifying a business' inventory but also focusing on the many related facets of inventory management (such as forecasting future demand) "within an organisation to meet the demand placed upon that business economically." Other facets of inventory control include supply chain management, production control, financial flexibility, and customer satisfaction. At the root of inventory control, however, is the inventory control problem, which involves determining when to order, how much to order, and the logistics (where) of those decisions. An extension of inventory control is the inventory control system. This may come in the form of a technological system and its programmed software used for managing various aspects of inventory problems , or it may refer to a methodology (which may include the use of technological barriers) for handling loss prevention in a business.
Container (Mentioned in 2.48% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Customer Service	8.97%
Inventory Control	3.28%
Container	2.48%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Warehouse Associate I's salary.

Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Project Management	$37,400	10%
Analysis	$36,720	8%
Scheduling	$36,380	7%

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Warehouse Associate I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Warehouse Associate I salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $37,957. While startup companies pay approximate $32,140.

Warehouse Associate I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$32,140
Growth Stage	51~500	$33,984
Established	501~5000	$36,651
Enterprise	5000+	$37,957

Warehouse Associate I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Warehouse Associate I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Telecom sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Warehouse Associate positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Warehouse Associate I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Warehouse Associate I

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$51,000	$25.0	50%
Telecom	$49,300	$24.0	45%
Construction	$47,600	$23.0	40%
Media	$45,900	$22.0	35%
Aerospace & Defense	$44,200	$21.0	30%

How Education impacts a Warehouse Associate I's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Warehouse Associate Is enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Warehouse Associate I with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $34,376 and $36,384).

Warehouse Associate I Salaries by Degree Level

$37,100
$36,700
$36,300
$36,000
$35,600
$35,200
$34,800
$34,400

Typical Education for Warehouse Associate I
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	6.3%
High School	70.1%
Associates	11.7%
Bachelors	10.8%
Masters	0.9%
Doctorate	0.2%

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Warehouse Associate I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Warehouse Associate I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$31,600

Average $34,000/year

$36,900

$2,633

Average $2,833/month

$3,075

$608

Average $654/week

$710

$15

Average $16/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,900	$3,075	$710	$18
Average	$34,000	$2,833	$654	$16
25th Percentile	$31,600	$2,633	$608	$15

Warehouse Associate I Salary Growth & Career Path

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Advancement

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Warehouse Associate I, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Warehouse Associate I Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Distribution Center Loss Prevention Manager	$94,600	178%
Warehouse Associate II	$42,300	24%

Salary Trends for Warehouse Associate I

Salaries for a Warehouse Associate I can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $33,534 in 2023 to around $32,979 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Warehouse Associate I salary trends, .

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2024	$33,260
2025	$32,979
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Most common benefits for Warehouse Associate I

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Common company salaries for Warehouse Associate I

Here are companies hiring for Warehouse Associate I and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Warehouse Associate I

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Warehouse Associate I?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Warehouse Associate I roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

2. What is the highest salary in warehouse?

The highest salary for a Warehouse Associate is $40,500. In comparison, cities near India report lower monthly salaries, such as Hyderabad at ₹24,058 and Gurgaon at ₹23,349. The salary range for Warehouse Associates typically falls between $34,900 and $40,500, reflecting the varying pay scales across different regions.

3. Do warehouses make good money?

Yes, warehousing can offer competitive salaries. For a Warehouse Associate, the salary ranges from $34,900 to $40,500, with a midpoint of $37,400. This reflects the growing demand for storage and distribution services, particularly due to the rise of e-commerce and supply chain management.

4. What is a warehouse associate vs warehouse worker?

A warehouse associate and a warehouse worker essentially refer to the same role. Both positions involve tasks such as organizing products and managing inventory for stores, manufacturers, and wholesalers. The salary for a warehouse associate typically ranges from $34,900 to $40,500, with a mid-point of $37,400.

5. What is the highest paying job in a warehouse?

The highest paying job in a warehouse typically includes roles like Distribution Operations Manager or Customs Compliance Manager, with salaries significantly higher than that of a Warehouse Associate. For a Warehouse Associate, the salary ranges from $34,900 to $40,500, with a mid-salary of $37,400.

6. Do warehouses make good money?

Yes, warehousing can be a lucrative field. Warehouse Associates typically earn between $34,900 and $40,500 annually, with a median salary of $37,400. The growing demand for storage and distribution services, fueled by e-commerce and supply chain management, contributes to competitive compensation in this sector.

7. Is a warehouse associate a good job?

Warehouse associates can earn a competitive salary, with a minimum of $34,900, a mid-range of $37,400, and a maximum of $40,500 annually. This reflects a solid income potential, especially for entry-level positions that typically pay hourly, ensuring that paychecks correspond to hours worked each week. Overall, it can be a rewarding job financially.

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