Orderly salary in Virginia
What orderlies earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,960$17.77 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $38,290
Middle half earn$34,790 – $39,820Top 10%: $51,230+
Jobs9000.65× the U.S. concentration
Orderly pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $39,160 | $18.83 | 720 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $37,000 | $17.79 | 190 |
| Richmond, VA | $37,560 | $18.06 | 100 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $26,720 | $12.85 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Orderly pay in similar states
Wyoming · $37,410 Arizona · $37,380 Kansas · $37,140 Ohio · $37,030 Iowa · $36,850 South Carolina · $36,480
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810
Questions
How much does an orderly make in Virginia?
Orderlies in Virginia earned a median of $36,960 a year ($17.77 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $38,290. The middle half earned $34,790 to $39,820.
Where in Virginia do orderlies earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $39,160.
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.