Orderly salary in Iowa
What orderlies earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,850$17.72 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $38,290
Middle half earn$34,930 – $37,730Top 10%: $43,580+
Jobs2600.49× the U.S. concentration
Orderly pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $37,090 | $17.83 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Orderly pay in similar states
Wyoming · $37,410 Arizona · $37,380 Kansas · $37,140 Ohio · $37,030 Virginia · $36,960 South Carolina · $36,480
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does an orderly make in Iowa?
Orderlies in Iowa earned a median of $36,850 a year ($17.72 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $38,290. The middle half earned $34,930 to $37,730.
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.