Orderly Salary in Phoenix, AZ
Orderlies in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn a median $37,380 a year — 2% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $31,489 take-home, or $2,624 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,306
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,318
- Medicare (1.45%)$542
- Arizona income tax$726
- Take-home pay$31,489
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 2.50% state
Orderly pay by experience in Phoenix, AZ
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,570 | $17.10 | $30,080 | $2,507 |
| 25th percentile | $36,250 | $17.43 | $30,609 | $2,551 |
| Median (50th) | $37,380 | $17.97 | $31,489 | $2,624 |
| 75th percentile | $38,220 | $18.38 | $32,143 | $2,679 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $46,360 | $22.29 | $38,480 | $3,207 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Arizona resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $37,380 buys in Phoenix, AZ
Prices in Phoenix, AZ are 3.3% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.21× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median orderly's $31,489 take-home pay has the buying power of $30,478 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Orderly jobs are about as common in Phoenix, AZ as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.12).
Best-paying cities for orderlies, adjusted for cost of living
Phoenix, AZ ranks #17 of 25 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $69,870 | $54,698 | $47,311 |
| 2 | Riverside, CA | $47,440 | $38,785 | $36,438 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $49,760 | $40,480 | $35,645 |
| 4 | Indianapolis, IN | $40,420 | $33,495 | $35,001 |
| 5 | Philadelphia, PA | $43,570 | $35,851 | $34,958 |
| 6 | Cleveland, OH | $37,740 | $32,249 | $34,335 |
| 7 | Nashville, TN | $38,370 | $33,010 | $34,265 |
| 8 | Columbus, OH | $37,360 | $31,954 | $33,470 |
| 17 | Phoenix, AZ | $37,380 | $31,489 | $30,478 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 25 metros →
Frequently asked questions
How much does a orderly make in Phoenix, AZ?
The median orderly salary in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $37,380 a year, or about $17.97 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $36,250 and $38,220.
What is a orderly’s take-home pay in Phoenix, AZ?
On the median $37,380 salary, a single filer living in Arizona takes home about $31,489 a year ($2,624 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $726 in Arizona taxes in 2026.
Is Phoenix, AZ a good place to work as a orderly?
Pay here is 2% below the national median of $38,290. Local prices are 3.3% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $30,478 would in a typical U.S. city. Phoenix, AZ ranks #17 of 25 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a orderly afford rent in Phoenix, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Phoenix, AZ is $1,583 a month ($1,839 for two bedrooms) — 60% of a median orderly’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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