Orderly salary in Alabama
What orderlies earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$31,310$15.05 per hour
vs U.S.−18%U.S. median $38,290
Middle half earn$29,720 – $33,390Top 10%: $35,270+
Jobs4000.57× the U.S. concentration
Orderly pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $31,310 | $15.05 | 120 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $31,200 | $15.00 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Orderly pay in similar states
Kentucky · $35,260 Oklahoma · $34,430 Tennessee · $31,840 West Virginia · $31,770 Arkansas · $31,540 Mississippi · $29,790
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700
Questions
How much does an orderly make in Alabama?
Orderlies in Alabama earned a median of $31,310 a year ($15.05 an hour) in May 2025, 18% less than the national median of $38,290. The middle half earned $29,720 to $33,390.
Where in Alabama do orderlies earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Birmingham, AL at $31,310.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.