Orderly salary in Indiana
What orderlies earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,540$18.53 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $38,290
Middle half earn$35,620 – $40,420Top 10%: $41,450+
Jobs1,0600.98× the U.S. concentration
Orderly pay in Indiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $39,640 | $19.06 | 1,770 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,980 | $17.78 | 630 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $40,420 | $19.43 | 500 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $36,170 | $17.39 | 280 |
| Evansville, IN | $35,270 | $16.96 | 160 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $36,590 | $17.59 | 50 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $35,830 | $17.22 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Orderly pay in similar states
Massachusetts · $38,970 North Carolina · $38,680 New Jersey · $38,670 Idaho · $38,650 North Dakota · $38,240 Maryland · $38,210
Other healthcare salaries in Indiana
Registered Nurses · $83,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,330 Medical Assistants · $45,110 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,720 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,560 Nurse Practitioners · $128,830 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,080 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,910 Physicians, All Other · $366,190 Dental Assistants · $48,670 Pharmacists · $144,290
Questions
How much does an orderly make in Indiana?
Orderlies in Indiana earned a median of $38,540 a year ($18.53 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $38,290. The middle half earned $35,620 to $40,420.
Where in Indiana do orderlies earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN at $40,420.
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.