How much does an orderly make in Milwaukee?
$42,840a year
Median yearly pay for orderlys in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $20.60 an hour or $3,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.60
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,550Median: $42,840Highest 10%: $47,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,550 | $18.53 | |
| 25th | $41,310 | $19.86 | |
| Median | $42,840 | $20.60 | |
| 75th | $47,230 | $22.71 | |
| 90th | $47,230 | $22.71 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for orderlys.
| Minneapolis, MN | $47,510 |
| Green Bay, WI | $35,960 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,630 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $62,440 |
| Massage Therapist | $56,350 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $49,780 |
| Medical Assistant | $49,590 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,800 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,140 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,000 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $46,310 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orderly make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $20.60 ($42,840 a year).
Do orderlys make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $42,840 against $38,290 nationally, 12% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $41,380, so Milwaukee pays 4% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for orderly pay?
24 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does an orderly make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,230 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.