Orderlies pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for orderlies is $18.10 an hour ($37,650 a year). About 2,320 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($38,290). Texas ranks 26th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for orderlies in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.75 | $30,680 |
| 25% of workers | $16.76 | $34,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.10 | $37,650 |
| 75% of workers | $18.80 | $39,100 |
| 90% of workers | $21.55 | $44,820 |
Orderlies pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $39,210 | 110 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $38,630 | 660 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $37,870 | 750 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $36,210 | 190 |
| El Paso | $33,880 | 60 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $31,250 | 50 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $37,500 |
| Medical Assistants | $39,520 |
| Surgical Technologists | $65,220 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $31,590 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $46,970 |
| Surgical Assistants | $64,930 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $42,560 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $31,010 |
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