Orderlies pay in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach

In Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach (FL), the median pay for orderlies is $17.20 an hour ($35,770 a year). About 1,210 people work in this job there.

$17.20Median hourly pay
$34,960–$36,810Middle half of workers, yearly
1,210People in this job in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach (FL)

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($38,290). It is about the same as the Florida median ($35,420).

Pay range for orderlies in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach (FL)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.72$32,700
25% of workers$16.81$34,960
Half of workers (median)$17.20$35,770
75% of workers$17.70$36,810
90% of workers$21.53$44,790

Orderlies pay in Florida metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota$38,660190
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach (this page)$35,7701,210
Port St. Lucie$35,71080
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville$35,420150
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater$35,410820
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford$35,230580
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach$34,76090
Jacksonville$34,290350
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent$34,01050

Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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)

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Medical Equipment Preparers$46,330
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32,890

Other job titles for this job

Clinical Support AssociateEmergency Room OrderlyHospice Entrance AttendantHospital OrderlyMedical OrderlyMedical TransporterNew Patient EscortOperating Room AideOperating Room AssistantOperating Room OrderlyOrderlyPatient Escort

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Source: 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.