Orderly salary
What orderlies earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$38,290$18.41 per hour
Average pay$40,660$19.55 per hour
Middle half earn$35,570 – $44,560Top 10%: $50,600+
Jobs52,440Employed nationwide
Orderly salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $31,310 | $15.05 | 400 | 0.19 |
| Alaska | $39,410 | $18.95 | 70 | 0.21 |
| Arizona | $37,380 | $17.97 | 1,220 | 0.38 |
| Arkansas | $31,540 | $15.16 | 170 | 0.13 |
| California | $49,920 | $24.00 | 4,870 | 0.27 |
| Colorado | $43,570 | $20.95 | 540 | 0.19 |
| Connecticut | $37,550 | $18.06 | 980 | 0.58 |
| Delaware | $43,800 | $21.06 | 190 | 0.4 |
| Florida | $35,420 | $17.03 | 4,440 | 0.45 |
| Georgia | $36,100 | $17.36 | 2,410 | 0.49 |
| Hawaii | $47,130 | $22.66 | 80 | 0.12 |
| Idaho | $38,650 | $18.58 | 300 | 0.34 |
| Illinois | $39,450 | $18.97 | 2,110 | 0.35 |
| Indiana | $38,540 | $18.53 | 1,060 | 0.33 |
| Iowa | $36,850 | $17.72 | 260 | 0.16 |
| Kansas | $37,140 | $17.86 | 200 | 0.14 |
| Kentucky | $35,260 | $16.95 | 710 | 0.35 |
| Louisiana | $27,330 | $13.14 | 600 | 0.31 |
| Maine | $42,530 | $20.45 | 150 | 0.23 |
| Maryland | $38,210 | $18.37 | 1,580 | 0.57 |
| Massachusetts | $38,970 | $18.74 | 1,810 | 0.5 |
| Michigan | $36,220 | $17.42 | 1,700 | 0.39 |
| Minnesota | $44,550 | $21.42 | 430 | 0.15 |
| Mississippi | $29,790 | $14.32 | 440 | 0.38 |
| Missouri | $35,620 | $17.13 | 870 | 0.3 |
| Nevada | $35,850 | $17.24 | 470 | 0.3 |
| New Hampshire | $40,850 | $19.64 | 140 | 0.2 |
| New Jersey | $38,670 | $18.59 | 2,640 | 0.62 |
| New Mexico | $37,650 | $18.10 | 130 | 0.15 |
| New York | $46,600 | $22.40 | 4,680 | 0.48 |
| North Carolina | $38,680 | $18.60 | 1,730 | 0.35 |
| North Dakota | $38,240 | $18.39 | 70 | 0.16 |
| Ohio | $37,030 | $17.80 | 2,360 | 0.43 |
| Oklahoma | $34,430 | $16.55 | 370 | 0.22 |
| Oregon | $45,120 | $21.69 | 500 | 0.26 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,140 | $19.30 | 3,550 | 0.59 |
| Rhode Island | $39,830 | $19.15 | 210 | 0.42 |
| South Carolina | $36,480 | $17.54 | 1,430 | 0.62 |
| Tennessee | $31,840 | $15.31 | 1,200 | 0.37 |
| Texas | $37,650 | $18.10 | 2,320 | 0.17 |
| Vermont | $48,120 | $23.13 | 70 | 0.22 |
| Virginia | $36,960 | $17.77 | 900 | 0.22 |
| Washington | $48,690 | $23.41 | 200 | 0.06 |
| West Virginia | $31,770 | $15.28 | 250 | 0.35 |
| Wisconsin | $41,380 | $19.89 | 660 | 0.22 |
| Wyoming | $37,410 | $17.98 | 50 | 0.17 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $69,870 | 480 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $65,790 | 300 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $62,380 | 370 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $50,110 | 80 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $50,040 | 50 |
| Modesto, CA | $49,890 | 80 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $49,760 | 1,890 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $49,410 | 330 |
| Rochester, MN | $48,290 | 70 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $47,510 | 260 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $47,440 | 620 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $46,560 | 100 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,850 | 4,970 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $45,110 | 290 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $44,920 | 280 |
Metro areas with the most orderlies
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 4,970 | $45,850 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 1,890 | $49,760 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 1,770 | $39,640 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 1,740 | $43,570 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 1,330 | $39,800 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 1,280 | $37,410 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 1,210 | $35,770 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 960 | $37,760 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 900 | $37,380 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 820 | $36,220 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 820 | $35,410 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 750 | $37,870 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 720 | $37,740 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 720 | $39,160 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 660 | $38,630 |
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Questions
How much does an orderly make?
The median pay for orderlies in the U.S. was $38,290 a year ($18.41 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $35,570 and $44,560.
Which states pay orderlies the most?
The highest pay was in California ($49,920), Washington ($48,690), Vermont ($48,120), Hawaii ($47,130), New York ($46,600). The lowest was in Louisiana ($27,330), Mississippi ($29,790), Alabama ($31,310).
How many orderlies are there in the U.S.?
About 52,440 people were employed as orderlies in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.