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ByLocal Market Research Team
Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
Updated January 15, 2026
Industrial & Warehouse
San Jose, CA

Loader Crew Jobs in San Jose

Temp and flexible loader crew positions in San Jose pay $26.56-$38.18/hr — 66% above the national average, with a cost of living 66% above the U.S. baseline.

$27-$38

Per Hour

$1295

Weekly (40hrs)

166

Cost Index

PST

Time Zone

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Quick Facts

Top Industries in San Jose

Technology
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Retail

Monthly Costs

1-Bed Rent$2800
Groceries$420
Transport$120
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About Loader Crew Jobs in San Jose

Loader Crews in San Jose earn $26.56-$38.18/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 San Jose are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

Loader Crew Pay: San Jose vs Nearby Cities

CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
San Jose, CA$27–$38/hr166$2,800
Las Vegas, NV$16–$23/hr98$1,350
Reno, NV$16–$23/hr101$1,400
San Francisco, CA$29–$41/hr180$3,200
San Diego, CA$23–$34/hr146$2,400
Worker Proprietary Metric

Worker Affordability Score

Calculated for Loader Crew in San Jose

1.8x
Challenging
86
Hours to pay rent
54%
Rent / gross income
700
Monthly disposable
8% less affordable than US national average

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

What You’ll Actually Earn in San Jose

Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
Gross monthly$5,606
Est. taxes (~22%)-$1,233
Take-home$4,373
After Essential Costs
1-Bed Rent$2,800
Groceries + transport$540
Remaining$1,033

Based on avg Loader Crew rate of $32.37/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 San Jose

Calculate Your Loader Crew Earningsin San Jose
$32/hr
$26.56/hr$38.18/hr
25 hr
5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
Weekly
$800
Monthly
$3,464
Yearly
$41,600
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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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