Orderly salary in California
What orderlies earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,920$24.00 per hour
vs U.S.+30%U.S. median $38,290
Middle half earn$46,920 – $63,010Top 10%: $74,010+
Jobs4,8700.79× the U.S. concentration
Orderly pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $49,760 | $23.93 | 1,890 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $47,440 | $22.81 | 620 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $69,870 | $33.59 | 480 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $62,380 | $29.99 | 370 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $49,410 | $23.75 | 330 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $65,790 | $31.63 | 300 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,410 | $17.99 | 220 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $50,110 | $24.09 | 80 |
| Modesto, CA | $49,890 | $23.99 | 80 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $50,040 | $24.06 | 50 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $63,780 | $30.66 | 40 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $50,650 | $24.35 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Orderly pay in similar states
Washington · $48,690 Vermont · $48,120 Hawaii · $47,130 New York · $46,600 Oregon · $45,120 Minnesota · $44,550
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does an orderly make in California?
Orderlies in California earned a median of $49,920 a year ($24.00 an hour) in May 2025, 30% more than the national median of $38,290. The middle half earned $46,920 to $63,010.
Where in California do orderlies earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $69,870.
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.