Order Picker salary in Richmond, VA

The median pay for an order picker in Richmond, VA is $17.88 an hour — about $37,180 a year full time. That figure comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Richmond, VA (2025). Half of the roles pay more than this and half pay less, so treat it as the middle of the market rather than a target.

Most order pickers in Richmond, VA earn between $14.27 an hour and $23.68 an hour — that is the 10th to the 90th percentile. The spread usually reflects experience, shift, certifications and employer size more than anything else.

Pay at the bottom of the range — roughly what someone starting out can expect — is around $14.27 an hour in Richmond, VA. A quarter of order pickers earn below $15.63 an hour, so the first year or two typically sits in that band. This is a role employers routinely fill with people who have no prior experience.

The top 10% of order pickers in Richmond, VA earn about $23.68 an hour or more, roughly 1.3× the median. Getting there usually means experience plus something specific — certifications, supervisory duties, specialised skills or premium shifts.

Order pickers select items from warehouse shelves to fill customer orders, working to a pick list on a handheld scanner. Accuracy targets matter as much as speed. Day to day, that means pick items to a scanner-led list, verify quantities and product codes, stage picked orders for packing and operate pallet jacks or picker trucks.

The usual route is: (1) apply directly — commonly an entry-level opening, (2) hit accuracy and rate targets in your first months, (3) certify on picker or reach equipment, (4) move into inventory control or team lead. Employers typically look for no formal education required, ability to stand and walk for long periods and lifting up to about 50 lbs.

Usually not. Most employers hire order pickers without a specific licence, though equipment certification for some picker roles will widen your options and often your pay.

Picking roles are among the highest-volume warehouse openings, especially around seasonal peaks when employers hire heavily.