Orderlies pay in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the median pay for orderlies is $18.60 an hour ($38,680 a year). About 1,730 people work in this job there.

$18.60Median hourly pay
$37,780–$39,840Middle half of workers, yearly
1,730People in this job in North Carolina

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($38,290). North Carolina ranks 19th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for orderlies in North Carolina

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.14$33,570
25% of workers$18.17$37,780
Half of workers (median)$18.60$38,680
75% of workers$19.15$39,840
90% of workers$22.23$46,230

Orderlies pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Greensboro-High Point$39,680100
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia$38,690410
Winston-Salem$38,6800
Raleigh-Cary$37,930190
Fayetteville$33,01070

North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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)

Related jobs in North Carolina

JobMedian yearly pay
Nursing Assistants$38,460
Medical Assistants$45,140
Surgical Technologists$60,920
Medical Equipment Preparers$45,130
Physical Therapist Aides$34,760
Surgical Assistants$59,920
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,240

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.