How much does an orderly make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $18.41 an hour or $3,191 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.41
- Average (mean)
- $40,660
- Jobs
- 52,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $35,570 | $17.10 | |
| Median | $38,290 | $18.41 | |
| 75th | $44,560 | $21.42 | |
| 90th | $50,600 | $24.33 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $49,920 |
| Washington | $48,690 |
| Vermont | $48,120 |
| Hawaii | $47,130 |
| New York | $46,600 |
| Oregon | $45,120 |
| Minnesota | $44,550 |
| Delaware | $43,800 |
| Colorado | $43,570 |
| Maine | $42,530 |
| Wisconsin | $41,380 |
| New Hampshire | $40,850 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,140 |
| Rhode Island | $39,830 |
| Illinois | $39,450 |
| Alaska | $39,410 |
| District of Columbia | $39,250 |
| Massachusetts | $38,970 |
| North Carolina | $38,680 |
| New Jersey | $38,670 |
| Idaho | $38,650 |
| Indiana | $38,540 |
| North Dakota | $38,240 |
| Maryland | $38,210 |
| New Mexico | $37,650 |
| Texas | $37,650 |
| Connecticut | $37,550 |
| Wyoming | $37,410 |
| Arizona | $37,380 |
| Kansas | $37,140 |
| Ohio | $37,030 |
| Virginia | $36,960 |
| Iowa | $36,850 |
| South Carolina | $36,480 |
| Michigan | $36,220 |
| Georgia | $36,100 |
| Nevada | $35,850 |
| Missouri | $35,620 |
| Florida | $35,420 |
| Kentucky | $35,260 |
| Oklahoma | $34,430 |
| Tennessee | $31,840 |
| West Virginia | $31,770 |
| Arkansas | $31,540 |
| Alabama | $31,310 |
| Mississippi | $29,790 |
| Louisiana | $27,330 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $69,870 |
| San Jose, CA | $65,790 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $63,780 |
| Sacramento, CA | $62,380 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $50,110 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $50,040 |
| Modesto, CA | $49,890 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $49,760 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,410 |
| Rochester, MN | $48,290 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $47,510 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,440 |
| Seattle, WA | $46,560 |
| New York, NY | $45,850 |
| Portland, OR | $45,110 |
In other countries
Orderly belongs to the international group "Personal care workers in health services not elsewhere classified".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$35,800
- Nursing Assistant$42,260
- Psychiatric Aide$44,910
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orderly make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $18.41 ($38,290 a year).
How much does an orderly make a month?
About $3,191 a month before tax, based on a median of $38,290 a year.
How much does an orderly make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year ($15.50 an hour); the top 10% make $50,600 or more.
Which state pays orderlys the most?
California, with a median of $49,920 a year, followed by Washington ($48,690) and Vermont ($48,120).
Which city pays orderlys the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $69,870 a year.
How many orderlys are there in the United States?
About 52,440 people work as orderlys.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.