Orderlies Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for orderliess across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $40,660 ≈ $20/hr
National median salary $38,290
Total employment 52,440 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.3%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 7,800 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 54,000 → 55,800 (+1,800)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$54,480
- Washington$49,530
- New York$46,390
- Oregon$46,160
- Vermont$45,430
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Louisiana$28,700
- Mississippi$30,410
- Alabama$31,120
- Arkansas$32,480
- West Virginia$33,460
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $54,480 | $49,920 | $26 | +34% | 4,870 |
| 2 | Washington | $49,530 | $48,690 | $24 | +21.8% | 200 |
| 3 | New York | $46,390 | $46,600 | $22 | +14.1% | 4,680 |
| 4 | Oregon | $46,160 | $45,120 | $22 | +13.5% | 500 |
| 5 | Vermont | $45,430 | $48,120 | $22 | +11.7% | 70 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $44,610 | $47,130 | $21 | +9.7% | 80 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $44,340 | $44,550 | $21 | +9.1% | 430 |
| 8 | Alaska | $43,810 | $39,410 | $21 | +7.7% | 70 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $43,380 | $40,850 | $21 | +6.7% | 140 |
| 10 | Colorado | $43,090 | $43,570 | $21 | +6% | 540 |
| 11 | Maine | $42,880 | $42,530 | $21 | +5.5% | 150 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $42,420 | $38,970 | $20 | +4.3% | 1,810 |
| 13 | Delaware | $42,370 | $43,800 | $20 | +4.2% | 190 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $42,270 | $39,830 | $20 | +4% | 210 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $41,750 | $41,380 | $20 | +2.7% | 660 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $41,100 | $39,250 | $20 | +1.1% | 120 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $41,030 | $40,140 | $20 | +0.9% | 3,550 |
| 18 | Idaho | $40,610 | $38,650 | $20 | -0.1% | 300 |
| 19 | Virginia | $40,550 | $36,960 | $20 | -0.3% | 900 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $40,090 | $38,670 | $19 | -1.4% | 2,640 |
| 21 | Illinois | $40,070 | $39,450 | $19 | -1.5% | 2,110 |
| 22 | Maryland | $39,640 | $38,210 | $19 | -2.5% | 1,580 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $39,300 | $38,680 | $19 | -3.3% | 1,730 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $39,130 | $37,550 | $19 | -3.8% | 980 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $39,020 | $38,240 | $19 | -4% | 70 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $38,890 | $37,650 | $19 | -4.4% | 130 |
| 27 | Arizona | $38,770 | $37,380 | $19 | -4.6% | 1,220 |
| 28 | Indiana | $38,390 | $38,540 | $18 | -5.6% | 1,060 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $38,140 | $36,480 | $18 | -6.2% | 1,430 |
| 30 | Kansas | $37,710 | $37,140 | $18 | -7.3% | 200 |
| 31 | Nevada | $37,710 | $35,850 | $18 | -7.3% | 470 |
| 32 | Texas | $37,600 | $37,650 | $18 | -7.5% | 2,320 |
| 33 | Iowa | $37,330 | $36,850 | $18 | -8.2% | 260 |
| 34 | Michigan | $37,280 | $36,220 | $18 | -8.3% | 1,700 |
| 35 | Ohio | $37,260 | $37,030 | $18 | -8.4% | 2,360 |
| 36 | Georgia | $36,560 | $36,100 | $18 | -10.1% | 2,410 |
| 37 | Missouri | $36,200 | $35,620 | $17 | -11% | 870 |
| 38 | Florida | $36,090 | $35,420 | $17 | -11.2% | 4,440 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $35,550 | $35,260 | $17 | -12.6% | 710 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $35,510 | $37,410 | $17 | -12.7% | 50 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $35,090 | $34,430 | $17 | -13.7% | 370 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $35,010 | $31,840 | $17 | -13.9% | 1,200 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $33,460 | $31,770 | $16 | -17.7% | 250 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $32,480 | $31,540 | $16 | -20.1% | 170 |
| 45 | Alabama | $31,120 | $31,310 | $15 | -23.5% | 400 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $30,410 | $29,790 | $15 | -25.2% | 440 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $28,700 | $27,330 | $14 | -29.4% | 600 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 142 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $69,870 | $66,390 | 480 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $65,790 | $66,910 | 300 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $63,780 | $59,870 | 40 |
| 4 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $62,380 | $59,390 | 370 |
| 5 | North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $50,650 | $52,540 | 30 |
| 6 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $50,110 | $51,090 | 80 |
| 7 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $50,040 | $48,950 | 50 |
| 8 | Modesto, CA | $49,890 | $49,680 | 80 |
| 9 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $49,760 | $51,830 | 1,890 |
| 10 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $49,410 | $51,580 | 330 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing orderliess (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $49,800 | $47,040 | 390 |
| 2 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, State Government Owned | $49,760 | $48,330 | 1,840 |
| 3 | Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services | $49,590 | $45,510 | — |
| 4 | Hospitals, State Government Owned | $46,740 | $47,070 | 2,250 |
| 5 | Outpatient Care Centers | $46,290 | $50,870 | 1,010 |
| 6 | Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers | $45,590 | $43,740 | — |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $45,110 | $44,800 | 160 |
| 8 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $45,110 | $44,800 | 160 |
| 9 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $45,110 | $44,800 | 160 |
| 10 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $44,820 | $46,110 | 2,650 |
| 11 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $43,060 | $42,770 | 110 |
| 12 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | $43,050 | $41,400 | 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do orderlies make in the U.S.?
The median orderlies salary in the United States is $38,290 per year (mean $40,660), and about 80% earn between $32,240 and $50,600.
How much do orderlies make per hour?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $40,660 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays orderlies the most?
California has the highest average pay for orderlies at $54,480 per year (median $49,920).
What is the job outlook for orderlies?
Employment is projected to change +3.3% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 7,800 openings per year.