Orderlies pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for orderlies is $18.59 an hour ($38,670 a year). About 2,640 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($38,290). New Jersey ranks 20th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for orderlies in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.72 | $34,770 |
| 25% of workers | $17.72 | $36,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.59 | $38,670 |
| 75% of workers | $21.08 | $43,850 |
| 90% of workers | $22.11 | $45,980 |
Orderlies pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $42,170 | 270 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $34,690 | 70 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $46,830 |
| Medical Assistants | $47,210 |
| Surgical Technologists | $77,200 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $50,280 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $34,430 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $45,780 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $37,090 |
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