Orderly Salary in New York, NY
Orderlies in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $45,850 a year — 20% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $37,142 take-home, or $3,095 a month.
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- Federal income tax$3,322
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,843
- Medicare (1.45%)$665
- New York income tax$1,879
- Take-home pay$37,142
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.40% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $1,349 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $35,792 ($2,983 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Orderly pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,230 | $17.90 | $30,681 | $2,557 |
| 25th percentile | $39,050 | $18.77 | $32,045 | $2,670 |
| Median (50th) | $45,850 | $22.04 | $37,142 | $3,095 |
| 75th percentile | $51,570 | $24.79 | $41,429 | $3,452 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $55,930 | $26.89 | $44,697 | $3,725 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $45,850 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median orderly's $37,142 take-home pay has the buying power of $32,996 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
New York, NY has 1.6× the national concentration of orderly jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for orderlies, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #1 of 1 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $45,850 | $37,142 | $32,996 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 1 metros →
About the job: orderlies
Transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. May maintain stocks of supplies or clean and transport equipment. Psychiatric orderlies are included in "Psychiatric Aides" (31-1133).
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +4.0% (about average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a orderly make in New York, NY?
The median orderly salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $45,850 a year, or about $22.04 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $39,050 and $51,570.
What is a orderly’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $45,850 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $37,142 a year ($3,095 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,879 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a orderly?
Pay here is 20% above the national median of $38,290. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $32,996 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #1 of 1 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a orderly afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 77% of a median orderly’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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