2025 State of warehouse labor

Discover how top warehouses are adapting to tariffs, labor shifts, and changing demand in 2025.

Facts from the data

$

1 in 3

%

Americans work flexibly

$

60%

%

completed college courses or degrees

$

78%

%

use flexible work to pay for essentials

Key takeaways

42% of operators plan to increase use of flexible workers this year  
48% say temp workers are as skilled, or more skilled, than full-time staff
52% cite finding reliable, quality labor as their top challenge  
Entry-level warehouse workers now earn between $19–$22/hour in nearly half of facilities

Key takeaways

42% of operators plan to increase use of flexible workers this year
48% say temp workers are as skilled, or more skilled, than full-time staff
52% cite finding reliable, quality labor as their top challenge
Entry-level warehouse workers now earn between $19–$22/hour in nearly half of facilities

2025 State of warehouse labor

Balancing flexibility, cost, and reliability in a changing labor market