How much does an orderly make in Houston?
$37,870a year
Median yearly pay for orderlys in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $18.21 an hour or $3,156 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.21
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,340Median: $37,870Highest 10%: $45,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| 25th | $36,660 | $17.63 | |
| Median | $37,870 | $18.21 | |
| 75th | $39,660 | $19.07 | |
| 90th | $45,610 | $21.93 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for orderlys.
| Austin, TX | $39,210 |
| Dallas, TX | $38,630 |
| San Antonio, TX | $36,210 |
| El Paso, TX | $33,880 |
| McAllen, TX | $31,250 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,340 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $77,280 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,150 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,270 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $46,160 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,540 |
| Dental Assistant | $43,730 |
| Medical Assistant | $42,110 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $41,400 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $40,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orderly make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $18.21 ($37,870 a year).
Do orderlys make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $37,870 against $38,290 nationally, 1% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $37,650, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for orderly pay?
51 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does an orderly make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,610 or more.
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.