Orderly salary in New York
What orderlies earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,600$22.40 per hour
vs U.S.+22%U.S. median $38,290
Middle half earn$39,290 – $51,570Top 10%: $55,790+
Jobs4,6801.43× the U.S. concentration
Orderly pay in New York 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 |
| Rochester, NY | $44,260 | $21.28 | 310 |
| Syracuse, NY | $38,280 | $18.40 | 270 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $36,400 | $17.50 | 220 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $35,840 | $17.23 | 150 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $38,920 | $18.71 | 140 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $39,740 | $19.10 | 100 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $44,890 | $21.58 | 50 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $38,770 | $18.64 | 50 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $38,050 | $18.29 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Orderly pay in similar states
Washington · $48,690 Vermont · $48,120 Hawaii · $47,130 Oregon · $45,120 Minnesota · $44,550 Delaware · $43,800
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does an orderly make in New York?
Orderlies in New York earned a median of $46,600 a year ($22.40 an hour) in May 2025, 22% more than the national median of $38,290. The middle half earned $39,290 to $51,570.
Where in New York do orderlies earn the most?
Among areas in New York, 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.