Orderly salary in Pennsylvania
What orderlies earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,140$19.30 per hour
vs U.S.+5%U.S. median $38,290
Middle half earn$38,240 – $44,230Top 10%: $45,450+
Jobs3,5501.74× the U.S. concentration
Orderly pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $43,570 | $20.95 | 1,740 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $37,740 | $18.14 | 720 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $43,930 | $21.12 | 300 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $39,950 | $19.21 | 280 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $39,630 | $19.06 | 170 |
| Reading, PA | $44,510 | $21.40 | 100 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $36,310 | $17.46 | 30 |
| Altoona, PA | $30,370 | $14.60 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Orderly pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $41,380 New Hampshire · $40,850 Rhode Island · $39,830 Illinois · $39,450 Alaska · $39,410 Massachusetts · $38,970
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does an orderly make in Pennsylvania?
Orderlies in Pennsylvania earned a median of $40,140 a year ($19.30 an hour) in May 2025, 5% more than the national median of $38,290. The middle half earned $38,240 to $44,230.
Where in Pennsylvania do orderlies earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Reading, PA at $44,510.
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.