Orderly salary in Massachusetts
What orderlies earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,970$18.74 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $38,290
Middle half earn$37,660 – $46,440Top 10%: $48,310+
Jobs1,8101.48× the U.S. concentration
Orderly pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $39,800 | $19.14 | 1,330 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $39,180 | $18.84 | 370 |
| Worcester, MA | $36,050 | $17.33 | 180 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Orderly pay in similar states
Illinois · $39,450 Alaska · $39,410 North Carolina · $38,680 New Jersey · $38,670 Idaho · $38,650 Indiana · $38,540
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Medical Assistants · $49,460 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,470 Dental Assistants · $57,980 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Pharmacists · $138,170 Dental Hygienists · $100,640
Questions
How much does an orderly make in Massachusetts?
Orderlies in Massachusetts earned a median of $38,970 a year ($18.74 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $38,290. The middle half earned $37,660 to $46,440.
Where in Massachusetts do orderlies earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $39,800.
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.