Orderlies pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for orderlies is $18.41 an hour ($38,290 a year). About 52,440 people work in this job there.
Pay range for orderlies in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.50 | $32,240 |
| 25% of workers | $17.10 | $35,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.41 | $38,290 |
| 75% of workers | $21.42 | $44,560 |
| 90% of workers | $24.33 | $50,600 |
Best-paying states for orderlies
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $49,920 | 4,870 |
| Washington | $48,690 | 200 |
| Vermont | $48,120 | 70 |
| Hawaii | $47,130 | 80 |
| New York | $46,600 | 4,680 |
| Oregon | $45,120 | 500 |
| Minnesota | $44,550 | 430 |
| Delaware | $43,800 | 190 |
| Colorado | $43,570 | 540 |
| Maine | $42,530 | 150 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $37,380
- California · $49,920
- Colorado · $43,570
- Connecticut · $37,550
- Florida · $35,420
- Georgia · $36,100
- Illinois · $39,450
- Indiana · $38,540
- Kentucky · $35,260
- Louisiana · $27,330
- Maryland · $38,210
- Massachusetts · $38,970
- Michigan · $36,220
- Missouri · $35,620
- New Jersey · $38,670
- New York · $46,600
- North Carolina · $38,680
- Ohio · $37,030
- Oregon · $45,120
- Pennsylvania · $40,140
- South Carolina · $36,480
- Tennessee · $31,840
- Texas · $37,650
- Virginia · $36,960
- Wisconsin · $41,380
Education, experience and outlook for orderlies
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 7,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $42,260 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,690 |
| Surgical Technologists | $64,650 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $47,700 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,240 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $44,910 |
| Surgical Assistants | $66,800 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $35,450 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.