How much does an orderly make in San Francisco?
$69,870a year
Median yearly pay for orderlys in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $33.59 an hour or $5,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.59
- Vs. national median
- +82%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 122
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,370Median: $69,870Highest 10%: $79,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| 25th | $56,320 | $27.08 | |
| Median | $69,870 | $33.59 | |
| 75th | $75,070 | $36.09 | |
| 90th | $79,940 | $38.43 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for orderlys.
| San Jose, CA | $65,790 |
| 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 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,440 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,410 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $97,860 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $95,920 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $82,140 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $66,520 |
| Dental Assistant | $64,390 |
| Medical Assistant | $59,790 |
| Phlebotomist | $58,900 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $58,240 |
| Nursing Assistant | $56,080 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $49,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orderly make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $33.59 ($69,870 a year).
Do orderlys make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $69,870 against $38,290 nationally, 82% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $49,920, so San Francisco pays 40% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for orderly pay?
1 of 122 metro areas with data.
How much does an orderly make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,940 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.