Orderlies pay in California
In California, the median pay for orderlies is $24.00 an hour ($49,920 a year). About 4,870 people work in this job there.
That is 30% higher than the U.S. median ($38,290). California ranks 1st of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for orderlies in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.05 | $39,630 |
| 25% of workers | $22.56 | $46,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.00 | $49,920 |
| 75% of workers | $30.29 | $63,010 |
| 90% of workers | $35.58 | $74,010 |
Orderlies pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $69,870 | 480 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $65,790 | 300 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $63,780 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $62,380 | 370 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $50,110 | 80 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $50,040 | 50 |
| Modesto | $49,890 | 80 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $49,760 | 1,890 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $49,410 | 330 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $47,440 | 620 |
| Fresno | $37,410 | 220 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $49,660 |
| Nursing Assistants | $47,630 |
| Surgical Technologists | $81,310 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $61,370 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $38,330 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $47,500 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $36,150 |
| Surgical Assistants | $62,540 |
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