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

A Warehouse Loader's salary grows with experience: a Warehouse Worker I (0-1 years)earns $35,744, a Warehouse Loader (1-3 years)earns $44,329, a Warehouse Worker III (3-5 years)earns $49,263, a Warehouse Supervisor (5+ years)earns $68,400, a Warehouse Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $85,050,

What are the highest paying states for a Warehouse Loader?

Warehouse Loader salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Warehouse Loader roles are District of Columbia $47,682, California $47,501, Massachusetts $46,868. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Warehouse Loader roles make?

Salaries for Warehouse Loader level roles vary by specialization: Truck Loader: $51,932; Loader Driver: $47,340; Loader: $44,232; Chemical Loader: $41,513; Warehouse Packers/Loader Shipping&Receiving Clerk: $41,091.

Warehouse Loader Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Warehouse Loader make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Warehouse Loader in Rhode Island is $44,650 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,983
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,538 to $49,012
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,705

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Warehouse Loader Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,012	$4,084	$943	$24
Average	$44,650	$3,721	$859	$21
25th Percentile	$41,538	$3,461	$799	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Warehouse Loader Salaries

A Warehouse Loader'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Warehouse Loader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Warehouse Loader'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $35,744
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,329
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,263
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,400
Expert (over 8 years): $85,050

Levels	Salary
Warehouse... Level Warehouse Loader	$35,744
Warehouse... Level Warehouse Loader	$44,329
Warehouse... Level Warehouse Loader	$49,263
Warehouse... Level Warehouse Loader	$68,400
Warehouse... Level Warehouse Loader	$85,050

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How Do Warehouse Loader 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 Loaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $47,682.
California: $47,501.
Massachusetts: $46,868.

District of Columbia $47,682 California $47,501 Massachusetts $46,868 Washington $46,695 New Jersey $46,678 Alaska $46,618 Connecticut $46,024 New York $45,782

Hawaii $45,012 Rhode Island $44,650 Maryland $44,404 Minnesota $44,068 Colorado $43,939 Illinois $43,896 Oregon $43,733 Delaware $43,612

New Hampshire $43,536 Virginia $43,366 Pennsylvania $42,871 Nevada $42,621 North Dakota $42,540 Michigan $42,410 Wisconsin $42,363 Vermont $42,268

Texas $42,006 Maine $41,988 Arizona $41,963 Ohio $41,932 Georgia $41,536 Indiana $41,338 Wyoming $41,299 Utah $41,239

Iowa $41,213 Kansas $41,006 Louisiana $40,946 North Carolina $40,925 Missouri $40,916 Florida $40,748 Montana $40,658 Nebraska $40,572

Kentucky $40,524 South Carolina $40,352 Tennessee $40,244 Idaho $40,201 New Mexico $39,887 Oklahoma $39,818 Alabama $39,564 South Dakota $39,137

Arkansas $38,905 West Virginia $38,780 Mississippi $38,405

Top Paying Cities for Warehouse Loaders

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:

Adamsville: $45,382
Albion: $44,628
Ashaway: $45,554

Adamsville, RI $45,382 Albion, RI $44,628 Ashaway, RI $45,554 Barrington, RI $44,628 Block Island, RI $45,317 Bradford, RI $45,524 Bristol, RI $44,585 Carolina, RI $45,154

Charlestown, RI $45,201 Chepachet, RI $44,542 Clayville, RI $44,585 Coventry, RI $44,542 West Greenwich, RI $44,512 East Greenwich, RI $44,572 Exeter, RI $45,524 Fiskeville, RI $44,628

Forestdale, RI $44,585 Foster, RI $44,512 Glendale, RI $44,512 Greene, RI $45,012 Greenville, RI $44,628 Harmony, RI $44,615 Harrisville, RI $44,542 Hope, RI $44,628

Hope Valley, RI $45,554 Hopkinton, RI $45,567 Jamestown, RI $45,111 Kenyon, RI $45,511 Little Compton, RI $45,365 Manville, RI $44,628 Mapleville, RI $44,512 Newport, RI $45,119

Middletown, RI $45,309 North Kingstown, RI $44,499 North Scituate, RI $44,615 Oakland, RI $44,555 Pascoag, RI $44,529 Pawtucket, RI $44,628 Central Falls, RI $44,628 Cumberland, RI $44,628

Lincoln, RI $44,628 Portsmouth, RI $44,938 Prudence Island, RI $44,542 Rockville, RI $45,567 Saunderstown, RI $45,136 Shannock, RI $45,498 Slatersville, RI $44,585 Slocum, RI $45,136

Tiverton, RI $45,395 Wakefield, RI $45,089 Kingston, RI $45,098 Narragansett, RI $45,106 Peace Dale, RI $45,089 Warren, RI $44,615 Warwick, RI $44,628 Westerly, RI $45,580

West Kingston, RI $45,124 West Warwick, RI $44,628 Wood River Junction, RI $45,524 Woonsocket, RI $44,585 North Smithfield, RI $44,615 Wyoming, RI $45,511 Providence, RI $44,628 Cranston, RI $44,628

North Providence, RI $44,628 East Providence, RI $44,628 Riverside, RI $44,628 Rumford, RI $44,628 Smithfield, RI $44,628 Johnston, RI $44,628

Warehouse Loader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Warehouse Loader'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$41,538

Average $44,650/year

$49,012

$3,461

Average $3,721/month

$4,084

$799

Average $859/week

$943

$20

Average $21/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,012	$4,084	$943	$24
Average	$44,650	$3,721	$859	$21
25th Percentile	$41,538	$3,461	$799	$20

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