Orderlies
Occupation
$37,700
National Median Salary
$18.12
Median Hourly Wage
53,020
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+52.9%
10 Year Change
$24,650
2014 Median
$37,700
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Orderlies
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | $45,700 | — |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $45,440 | 390 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $44,080 | 80 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | $43,890 | 980 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $43,810 | 230 |
Top Paying States for Orderlies
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $51,870 | 170 |
| California | $48,550 | 5,140 |
| Hawaii | $45,740 | 90 |
| New York | $45,600 | 4,210 |
| Minnesota | $44,970 | 370 |
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Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Outpatient Care Centers
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Administrative and Support Services
Hospitals
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities
