Orderly salary in Michigan
What orderlies earn in Michigan and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,220$17.42 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $38,290
Middle half earn$35,180 – $38,620Top 10%: $41,940+
Jobs1,7001.15× the U.S. concentration
Orderly pay in Michigan cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $36,220 | $17.42 | 820 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $35,180 | $16.91 | 220 |
| Flint, MI | $39,310 | $18.90 | 70 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $36,590 | $17.59 | 50 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $38,620 | $18.57 | 50 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $36,560 | $17.58 | 40 |
| Traverse City, MI | $36,940 | $17.76 | 30 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $38,620 | $18.57 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
Orderly pay in similar states
Virginia · $36,960 Iowa · $36,850 South Carolina · $36,480 Georgia · $36,100 Nevada · $35,850 Missouri · $35,620
Other healthcare salaries in Michigan
Registered Nurses · $94,300 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,000 Nursing Assistants · $39,570 Medical Assistants · $39,870 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,340 Physicians, All Other · $155,480 Dental Assistants · $48,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,460 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,260 Pharmacists · $137,860 Dental Hygienists · $83,790 Physical Therapists · $100,900
Questions
How much does an orderly make in Michigan?
Orderlies in Michigan earned a median of $36,220 a year ($17.42 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $38,290. The middle half earned $35,180 to $38,620.
Where in Michigan do orderlies earn the most?
Among areas in Michigan, pay was highest in Flint, MI at $39,310.
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.