SOC 31-1132 · May 2025 · United States
Orderlies
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Orderlies across the United States is $38,290 per year, measured over 52,440 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $49,920.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Orderlies
Pay for this occupation varies by 82.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $49,920 and Louisiana pays $27,330.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $49,920 | 4,870 | |
| 2 | Washington | $48,690 | 200 | |
| 3 | Vermont | $48,120 | 70 | |
| 4 | Hawaii | $47,130 | 80 | |
| 5 | New York | $46,600 | 4,680 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $45,120 | 500 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | $44,550 | 430 | |
| 8 | Delaware | $43,800 | 190 | |
| 9 | Colorado | $43,570 | 540 | |
| 10 | Maine | $42,530 | 150 |
States with the most Orderlies jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 4,870 | $49,920 | |
| 2 | New York | 4,680 | $46,600 | |
| 3 | Florida | 4,440 | $35,420 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 3,550 | $40,140 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | 2,640 | $38,670 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 2,410 | $36,100 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 2,360 | $37,030 | |
| 8 | Texas | 2,320 | $37,650 | |
| 9 | Illinois | 2,110 | $39,450 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 1,810 | $38,970 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $69,870 | 480 |
| 2 | San Jose | $65,790 | 300 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $63,780 | 40 |
| 4 | Sacramento | $62,380 | 370 |
| 5 | Bakersfield | $50,110 | 80 |
| 6 | Santa Maria | $50,040 | 50 |
| 7 | Modesto | $49,890 | 80 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $49,760 | 1,890 |
| 9 | San Diego | $49,410 | 330 |
| 10 | Rochester | $48,290 | 70 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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