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ByLocal Market Research Team
Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
Updated January 15, 2026
Industrial & Warehouse
Baltimore, MD

Loader Crew Jobs in Baltimore

Temp and flexible loader crew positions in Baltimore pay $17.12-$24.61/hr — 7% above the national average, with a cost of living 7% above the U.S. baseline.

$17-$25

Per Hour

$835

Weekly (40hrs)

107

Cost Index

EST

Time Zone

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Quick Facts

Top Industries in Baltimore

Healthcare
Logistics
Education
Hospitality

Monthly Costs

1-Bed Rent$1600
Groceries$350
Transport$95
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About Loader Crew Jobs in Baltimore

Loader Crews in Baltimore earn $17.12-$24.61/hr, above the national average.

Loader Crew members move freight on and off trucks at warehouses, distribution centers, and cross-docks. The role is part of the unloader/loader team that keeps the dock door cycle moving - pulling cases off trailers, building outbound pallets, sorting parcels, and operating pallet jacks. It's the entry point into the warehouse industry and the most-listed industrial role on US job boards.

Most loader crew positions in Baltimore are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

Loader Crew Pay: Baltimore vs Nearby Cities

CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
Baltimore, MD$17–$25/hr107$1,600
Philadelphia, PA$16–$23/hr102$1,550
New York City, NY$30–$43/hr187$3,500
Pittsburgh, PA$16–$21/hr93$1,350
Boston, MA$24–$35/hr152$2,800
Worker Proprietary Metric

Worker Affordability Score

Calculated for Loader Crew in Baltimore

2.1x
Tight Budget
77
Hours to pay rent
48%
Rent / gross income
559
Monthly disposable
4% more affordable than US national average

Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.

What You’ll Actually Earn in Baltimore

Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
Gross monthly$3,614
Est. taxes (~22%)-$795
Take-home$2,819
After Essential Costs
1-Bed Rent$1,600
Groceries + transport$445
Remaining$774

Based on avg Loader Crew rate of $20.87/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Unload inbound trailers - hand-stack or break down pallets
  • Scan cases into the warehouse management system (WMS)
  • Sort cases or parcels by SKU, route, or destination
  • Build and shrink-wrap outbound pallets to spec
  • Load outbound trailers in the loading sequence the driver requires
  • Maintain a clean, OSHA-compliant loading dock

Skills & Requirements

Key Skills
Manual material handling
Pallet jack operation
Scanner / RF gun use
Pallet building and shrink-wrapping
Teamwork at speed
Basic math for case counts
Requirements
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly across an 8-10 hour shift
  • Comfort working in non-climate-controlled trailers (hot summer / cold winter)
  • Steel-toed boots required
  • Reliable transportation - most distribution centers are 30+ miles from city centers
  • Ability to pass a drug screen and background check

Earnings Calculator for Baltimore

Calculate Your Loader Crew Earningsin Baltimore
$21/hr
$17.12/hr$24.61/hr
25 hr
5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
Weekly
$525
Monthly
$2,273
Yearly
$27,300
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Career Path from Loader Crew

Loader / Unloader

0-1 years

Forklift Operator

1-3 years

Lead / Shift Trainer

3-5 years

Warehouse Supervisor

5+ years

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Data Sources & Methodology

The information on this page is compiled from the following sources:

  1. [1]
    BLS QCEW — Employment and wage data at state and county level by industry.Visit
  2. [2]
    BLS CES — Monthly survey of ~670,000 worksites providing industry-level employment and earnings data.Visit
  3. [3]
    Census ACS — Demographic, economic, and housing data for communities.Visit
  4. [4]
    Indeed Hiring Lab — Monthly posted-wage data by job title from Indeed job listings.Visit
  5. [5]
    MWPVL — Comprehensive database of distribution center and warehouse locations.Visit
  6. [6]
    DOL/State Labor Depts — Minimum wage rates, tip credits, licensing requirements, and regulations by state.Visit

Data Freshness

CategoryCost of Living
Last Updated2026-01-15
Next Update2027-01-15

We strive to keep all data accurate and up-to-date. Pay rates may vary based on location, experience, and employer.

About this data

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