Median Salary
$38,290
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$18.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$50,600
entry level starts ~$32,240
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 52,000 employed
How much does an Orderly make?
An Orderly earns a median annual salary of $38,290 in the United States, which works out to roughly $18.41 per hour for full-time work. Most Orderlies earn between $32,240 at the entry level and $50,600 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $35,570 and $44,560 a year.
That is $23,100 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Orderly salary range by percentile
Half of all Orderlies earn between $35,570 and $44,560 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,240 | $15.50 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $35,570 | $17.10 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $38,290 | $18.41 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $44,560 | $21.42 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $50,600 | $24.33 |
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Highest-paying states for Orderly
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. California leads the country for Orderly pay at $49,920 a year, followed by Washington ($48,690) and Vermont ($48,120). At the other end, Louisiana posts the lowest median at $27,330 — a gap of $22,590 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Orderly salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 47 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
California $49,920Washington $48,690Vermont $48,120Hawaii $47,130New York $46,600Oregon $45,120Minnesota $44,550Delaware $43,800Colorado $43,570Maine $42,530Wisconsin $41,380New Hampshire $40,850Pennsylvania $40,140Rhode Island $39,830Illinois $39,450Alaska $39,410District of Columbia $39,250Massachusetts $38,970North Carolina $38,680New Jersey $38,670Idaho $38,650Indiana $38,540North Dakota $38,240Maryland $38,210New Mexico $37,650Texas $37,650Connecticut $37,550Wyoming $37,410Arizona $37,380Kansas $37,140Ohio $37,030Virginia $36,960Iowa $36,850South Carolina $36,480Michigan $36,220Georgia $36,100Nevada $35,850Missouri $35,620Florida $35,420Kentucky $35,260Oklahoma $34,430Tennessee $31,840West Virginia $31,770Arkansas $31,540Alabama $31,310Mississippi $29,790Louisiana $27,330
Workforce and education
About 52,000 people work as Orderlies in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $40,660 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a certificate or diploma program (usually 6 to 18 months) is the typical entry path, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Orderly make in the United States?
The median Orderly salary in the United States is $38,290 per year, or about $18.41 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $32,240, while the top 10% of earners make $50,600 or more.
How does Orderly pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Orderly median of $38,290 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Orderlies the most?
California is the highest-paying state for Orderlies, with a median salary of $49,920 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become an Orderly?
Becoming an Orderly typically requires 6 to 18 months of training. A certificate or diploma program (usually 6 to 18 months) is the typical entry path.
How many Orderlies work in the United States?
About 52,000 people were employed as Orderlies in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.