Orderly salary in Tennessee
What orderlies earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$31,840$15.31 per hour
vs U.S.−17%U.S. median $38,290
Middle half earn$28,600 – $38,740Top 10%: $45,030+
Jobs1,2001.08× the U.S. concentration
Orderly pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $38,370 | $18.45 | 500 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $32,140 | $15.45 | 190 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $29,490 | $14.18 | 130 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $26,720 | $12.85 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Orderly pay in similar states
Kentucky · $35,260 Oklahoma · $34,430 West Virginia · $31,770 Arkansas · $31,540 Alabama · $31,310 Mississippi · $29,790
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does an orderly make in Tennessee?
Orderlies in Tennessee earned a median of $31,840 a year ($15.31 an hour) in May 2025, 17% less than the national median of $38,290. The middle half earned $28,600 to $38,740.
Where in Tennessee do orderlies earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $38,370.
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.