How much does an orderly make in Iowa?
$36,850a year
Median yearly pay for orderlys in Iowa. That is $17.72 an hour or $3,071 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.72
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,570Median: $36,850Highest 10%: $43,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,570 | $16.14 | |
| 25th | $34,930 | $16.79 | |
| Median | $36,850 | $17.72 | |
| 75th | $37,730 | $18.14 | |
| 90th | $43,580 | $20.95 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $37,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for orderlys.
| 30. Kansas | $37,140 |
| 31. Ohio | $37,030 |
| 32. Virginia | $36,960 |
| 33. Iowa | $36,850 |
| 34. South Carolina | $36,480 |
| 35. Michigan | $36,220 |
| 36. Georgia | $36,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orderly make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $17.72 ($36,850 a year).
Do orderlys make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $36,850 against $38,290 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Iowa rank for orderly pay?
Iowa ranks 33 of 47 states.
Which city in Iowa pays orderlys the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $37,090 a year.
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.