Orderlies pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for orderlies is $17.54 an hour ($36,480 a year). About 1,430 people work in this job there.

$17.54Median hourly pay
$33,810–$41,050Middle half of workers, yearly
1,430People in this job in South Carolina

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($38,290). South Carolina ranks 34th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for orderlies in South Carolina

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.25$29,640
25% of workers$16.25$33,810
Half of workers (median)$17.54$36,480
75% of workers$19.74$41,050
90% of workers$22.26$46,300

Orderlies pay in South Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Greenville-Anderson-Greer$36,480260
Florence$29,430140

South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina

JobMedian yearly pay
Nursing Assistants$37,220
Medical Assistants$41,160
Surgical Technologists$62,160
Medical Equipment Preparers$42,510
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$29,300
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,110

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.