Orderly salary in Mississippi
What orderlies earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$29,790$14.32 per hour
vs U.S.−22%U.S. median $38,290
Middle half earn$28,230 – $31,950Top 10%: $36,980+
Jobs4401.11× the U.S. concentration
Orderly pay in Mississippi cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $32,140 | $15.45 | 190 |
| Jackson, MS | $28,450 | $13.68 | 160 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $31,220 | $15.01 | 80 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $26,840 | $12.91 | 60 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $30,730 | $14.78 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Orderly pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $34,430 Tennessee · $31,840 West Virginia · $31,770 Arkansas · $31,540 Alabama · $31,310 Louisiana · $27,330
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Registered Nurses · $77,090 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $23,860 Nursing Assistants · $31,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $50,220 Nurse Practitioners · $124,730 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,040 Medical Assistants · $35,360 Dental Assistants · $39,160 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $50,640 Pharmacists · $133,230 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $59,300 Psychiatric Aides · $30,510
Questions
How much does an orderly make in Mississippi?
Orderlies in Mississippi earned a median of $29,790 a year ($14.32 an hour) in May 2025, 22% less than the national median of $38,290. The middle half earned $28,230 to $31,950.
Where in Mississippi do orderlies earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $32,140.
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.