Orderlies pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for orderlies is $17.80 an hour ($37,030 a year). About 2,360 people work in this job there.

$17.80Median hourly pay
$35,630–$38,000Middle half of workers, yearly
2,360People in this job in Ohio

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($38,290). Ohio ranks 31st of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for orderlies in Ohio

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.29$33,880
25% of workers$17.13$35,630
Half of workers (median)$17.80$37,030
75% of workers$18.27$38,000
90% of workers$20.32$42,270

Orderlies pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cleveland$37,740550
Columbus$37,360500
Cincinnati$36,980630
Toledo$36,290100
Akron$36,250110
Youngstown-Warren$35,75080
Canton-Massillon$34,70090

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)

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Surgical Assistants$77,450
Physical Therapist Aides$37,220
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,460

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.