Orderlies Salary
The median orderlies salary in the United States is $38,290 per year ($18.41/hour). Salaries range from $32,240 at the entry level to $50,600+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 52,440 orderlies jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$38,290
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.41
per hour
Employment
52,440
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$32,240
25th percentile
$35,570
Median
$38,290
75th percentile
$44,560
90th percentile
$50,600
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3.3%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
7,800
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Orderlies Salary by State
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$27K$50K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$50K
+30%
Washington
$49K
+27%
Vermont
$48K
+26%
Hawaii
$47K
+23%
New York
$47K
+22%
Oregon
$45K
+18%
Minnesota
$45K
+16%
Delaware
$44K
+14%
Colorado
$44K
+14%
Maine
$43K
+11%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $49,920 | +30.4% |
| Washington | $48,690 | +27.2% |
| Vermont | $48,120 | +25.7% |
| Hawaii | $47,130 | +23.1% |
| New York | $46,600 | +21.7% |
| Oregon | $45,120 | +17.8% |
| Minnesota | $44,550 | +16.3% |
| Delaware | $43,800 | +14.4% |
| Colorado | $43,570 | +13.8% |
| Maine | $42,530 | +11.1% |
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Orderlies Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $69,870 | +82.5% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $65,790 | +71.8% |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $63,780 | +66.6% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $62,380 | +62.9% |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $50,110 | +30.9% |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $50,040 | +30.7% |
| Modesto, CA | $49,890 | +30.3% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $49,760 | +30.0% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $49,410 | +29.0% |
| Rochester, MN | $48,290 | +26.1% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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