Orderly salary in New Jersey
What orderlies earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,670$18.59 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $38,290
Middle half earn$36,860 – $43,850Top 10%: $45,980+
Jobs2,6401.83× the U.S. concentration
Orderly pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,850 | $22.04 | 4,970 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $43,570 | $20.95 | 1,740 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $43,930 | $21.12 | 300 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $42,170 | $20.28 | 270 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $34,690 | $16.68 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Orderly pay in similar states
Massachusetts · $38,970 North Carolina · $38,680 Idaho · $38,650 Indiana · $38,540 North Dakota · $38,240 Maryland · $38,210
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does an orderly make in New Jersey?
Orderlies in New Jersey earned a median of $38,670 a year ($18.59 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $38,290. The middle half earned $36,860 to $43,850.
Where in New Jersey do orderlies earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $45,850.
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.