Orderlies Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for orderlies in the U.S. is $38,290 ($18.41 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $38,290
- Mean annual wage
- $40,660
- Median hourly wage
- $18.41
- Employment
- 52,440
52,440 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,240 | $15.50 |
| 25th percentile | $35,570 | $17.10 |
| Median (50th) | $38,290 | $18.41 |
| 75th percentile | $44,560 | $21.42 |
| 90th percentile | $50,600 | $24.33 |
Highest-paying states for orderlies
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $49,920 | 4,870 |
| Washington | $48,690 | 200 |
| Vermont | $48,120 | 70 |
| Hawaii | $47,130 | 80 |
| New York | $46,600 | 4,680 |
| Oregon | $45,120 | 500 |
| Minnesota | $44,550 | 430 |
| Delaware | $43,800 | 190 |
| Colorado | $43,570 | 540 |
| Maine | $42,530 | 150 |
Lowest-paying states
- Louisiana: $27,330 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $29,790 median annual wage
- Alabama: $31,310 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $31,540 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $31,770 median annual wage
About this occupation
Transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. May maintain stocks of supplies or clean and transport equipment. Psychiatric orderlies are included in Psychiatric Aides.
Typical tasks
- Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
- Clean equipment, such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, or portable medical equipment, documenting needed repairs or maintenance.
- Respond to emergency situations, such as emergency medical calls, security calls, or fire alarms.
- Change soiled linens, such as bed linens, drapes, or cubicle curtains.
- Carry messages or documents between departments.
- Transport portable medical equipment or medical supplies between rooms or departments.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 6.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 36.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.8% |
| Associate's degree | 11.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.2% |
| Master's degree | 3.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.8% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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