How much does an orderly make in Tennessee?
$31,840a year
Median yearly pay for orderlys in Tennessee. That is $15.31 an hour or $2,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.31
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,720Median: $31,840Highest 10%: $45,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,720 | $12.85 | |
| 25th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| Median | $31,840 | $15.31 | |
| 75th | $38,740 | $18.63 | |
| 90th | $45,030 | $21.65 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $38,370 |
| Memphis, TN | $32,140 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $29,490 |
| Kingsport, TN | $26,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for orderlys.
| 39. Florida | $35,420 |
| 40. Kentucky | $35,260 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $34,430 |
| 42. Tennessee | $31,840 |
| 43. West Virginia | $31,770 |
| 44. Arkansas | $31,540 |
| 45. Alabama | $31,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orderly make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $15.31 ($31,840 a year).
Do orderlys make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $31,840 against $38,290 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for orderly pay?
Tennessee ranks 42 of 47 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays orderlys the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $38,370 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.