Orderly Salary
Orderlies earn a median $38,290 a year nationally. Healthcare Support Occupations
U.S. median
$38,290
$18.41 per hour
Range
$32,240 – $50,600
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
52,440
across the U.S.
Orderly take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$32,946
per year · effective tax rate 14.0%
$2,746Monthly
$1,373Twice a month
$1,267Every 2 weeks
$15.84Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,415
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,374
- Medicare (1.45%)$555
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$32,946
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,240 | $15.50 | $28,085 |
| 25th percentile | $35,570 | $17.10 | $30,760 |
| Median (50th) | $38,290 | $18.41 | $32,946 |
| 75th percentile | $44,560 | $21.42 | $37,984 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $50,600 | $24.33 | $42,837 |
Best cities for orderlies (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $69,870 | $54,698 | $47,311 | 480 |
| 2 | Riverside, CA | $47,440 | $38,785 | $36,438 | 620 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $49,760 | $40,480 | $35,645 | 1,890 |
| 4 | Indianapolis, IN | $40,420 | $33,495 | $35,001 | 500 |
| 5 | Philadelphia, PA | $43,570 | $35,851 | $34,958 | 1,740 |
| 6 | Cleveland, OH | $37,740 | $32,249 | $34,335 | 550 |
| 7 | Nashville, TN | $38,370 | $33,010 | $34,265 | 500 |
| 8 | Columbus, OH | $37,360 | $31,954 | $33,470 | 500 |
| 9 | Cincinnati, OH | $36,980 | $31,659 | $33,196 | 630 |
| 10 | Pittsburgh, PA | $37,740 | $31,345 | $33,110 | 720 |
| 11 | Houston, TX | $37,870 | $32,609 | $33,062 | 750 |
| 12 | New York, NY | $45,850 | $37,142 | $32,996 | 4,970 |
| 13 | Dallas, TX | $38,630 | $33,219 | $32,223 | 660 |
| 14 | St. Louis, MO | $35,620 | $30,064 | $31,617 | 440 |
| 15 | Chicago, IL | $39,640 | $32,213 | $31,095 | 1,770 |
| 16 | Atlanta, GA | $37,410 | $30,920 | $30,902 | 1,280 |
| 17 | Phoenix, AZ | $37,380 | $31,489 | $30,478 | 900 |
| 18 | Tampa, FL | $35,410 | $30,632 | $30,362 | 820 |
| 19 | Hartford, CT | $36,910 | $31,101 | $30,270 | 470 |
| 20 | Orlando, FL | $35,230 | $30,487 | $30,061 | 580 |
| 21 | Boston, MA | $39,800 | $32,389 | $29,916 | 1,330 |
| 22 | Detroit, MI | $36,220 | $29,994 | $29,905 | 820 |
| 23 | Washington, DC | $39,160 | $32,461 | $29,813 | 720 |
| 24 | Baltimore, MD | $37,760 | $31,090 | $29,755 | 960 |
| 25 | Miami, FL | $35,770 | $30,921 | $27,087 | 1,210 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $69,870
- Los Angeles, CA — $49,760
- Riverside, CA — $47,440
- New York, NY — $45,850
- Philadelphia, PA — $43,570
- Indianapolis, IN — $40,420
- Boston, MA — $39,800
- Chicago, IL — $39,640
- Washington, DC — $39,160
- Dallas, TX — $38,630
- Nashville, TN — $38,370
- Houston, TX — $37,870
- Baltimore, MD — $37,760
- Cleveland, OH — $37,740
- Pittsburgh, PA — $37,740
Orderly salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $49,920 | $40,597 | $39,630 – $74,010 | 4,870 |
| Washington | $48,690 | $41,302 | $35,360 – $60,570 | 200 |
| Vermont | $48,120 | $39,666 | $34,420 – $57,810 | 70 |
| Hawaii | $47,130 | $37,972 | $42,080 – $47,680 | 80 |
| New York | $46,600 | $37,704 | $36,150 – $55,790 | 4,680 |
| Oregon | $45,120 | $35,316 | $39,530 – $55,850 | 500 |
| Minnesota | $44,550 | $36,411 | $36,610 – $51,190 | 430 |
| Delaware | $43,800 | $35,619 | $36,620 – $43,800 | 190 |
| Colorado | $43,570 | $35,980 | $37,610 – $47,220 | 540 |
| Maine | $42,530 | $34,664 | $39,410 – $45,980 | 150 |
| Wisconsin | $41,380 | $34,389 | $35,960 – $47,230 | 660 |
| New Hampshire | $40,850 | $35,003 | $35,900 – $48,530 | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,140 | $33,200 | $36,350 – $45,450 | 3,550 |
| Rhode Island | $39,830 | $33,307 | $36,490 – $48,620 | 210 |
| Illinois | $39,450 | $32,070 | $34,870 – $44,920 | 2,110 |
| Alaska | $39,410 | $33,846 | $38,350 – $52,560 | 70 |
| District of Columbia | $39,250 | $32,528 | $36,670 – $46,160 | 120 |
| Massachusetts | $38,970 | $31,764 | $36,660 – $48,310 | 1,810 |
| North Carolina | $38,680 | $32,225 | $33,570 – $46,230 | 1,730 |
| New Jersey | $38,670 | $32,615 | $34,770 – $45,980 | 2,640 |
| Idaho | $38,650 | $32,295 | $37,530 – $46,700 | 300 |
| Indiana | $38,540 | $32,039 | $32,120 – $41,450 | 1,060 |
| North Dakota | $38,240 | $32,906 | $33,170 – $43,210 | 70 |
| Maryland | $38,210 | $31,430 | $33,900 – $49,050 | 1,580 |
| New Mexico | $37,650 | $31,780 | $35,020 – $45,920 | 130 |
| Texas | $37,650 | $32,432 | $30,680 – $44,820 | 2,320 |
| Connecticut | $37,550 | $31,587 | $34,890 – $46,710 | 980 |
| Wyoming | $37,410 | $32,239 | $31,330 – $37,410 | 50 |
| Arizona | $37,380 | $31,489 | $34,350 – $46,360 | 1,220 |
| Kansas | $37,140 | $30,749 | $31,200 – $45,150 | 200 |
| Ohio | $37,030 | $31,698 | $33,880 – $42,270 | 2,360 |
| Virginia | $36,960 | $30,566 | $30,840 – $51,230 | 900 |
| Iowa | $36,850 | $31,040 | $33,570 – $43,580 | 260 |
| South Carolina | $36,480 | $30,460 | $29,640 – $46,300 | 1,430 |
| Michigan | $36,220 | $29,994 | $32,740 – $41,940 | 1,700 |
| Georgia | $36,100 | $29,936 | $30,020 – $45,160 | 2,410 |
| Nevada | $35,850 | $30,985 | $31,270 – $47,550 | 470 |
| Missouri | $35,620 | $30,064 | $31,770 – $42,020 | 870 |
| Florida | $35,420 | $30,640 | $32,610 – $38,930 | 4,440 |
| Kentucky | $35,260 | $29,395 | $30,150 – $40,500 | 710 |
| Oklahoma | $34,430 | $28,841 | $31,050 – $38,960 | 370 |
| Tennessee | $31,840 | $27,763 | $26,720 – $45,030 | 1,200 |
| West Virginia | $31,770 | $26,882 | $29,280 – $35,990 | 250 |
| Arkansas | $31,540 | $26,505 | $25,650 – $37,330 | 170 |
| Alabama | $31,310 | $26,037 | $26,590 – $35,270 | 400 |
| Mississippi | $29,790 | $25,657 | $26,840 – $36,980 | 440 |
| Louisiana | $27,330 | $23,683 | $24,230 – $33,740 | 600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a orderly make?
The national median salary for orderlies is $38,290 a year ($18.41 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,240 and the top 10% earn over $50,600. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays orderlies the most?
California has the highest median pay at $49,920. After taxes and local prices, San Francisco, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many orderlies are there in the U.S.?
About 52,440 people work as orderlies nationwide.