Orderly Salary in St. Louis, MO
Orderlies in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area earn a median $35,620 a year — 7% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $30,064 take-home, or $2,505 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,094
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,208
- Medicare (1.45%)$516
- Missouri income tax$737
- Take-home pay$30,064
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.70% state
The St. Louis, MO-IL metro spans Missouri, Illinois. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
Orderly pay by experience in St. Louis, MO
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,770 | $15.27 | $27,151 | $2,263 |
| 25th percentile | $33,570 | $16.14 | $28,513 | $2,376 |
| Median (50th) | $35,620 | $17.13 | $30,064 | $2,505 |
| 75th percentile | $37,800 | $18.17 | $31,713 | $2,643 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $41,290 | $19.85 | $34,353 | $2,863 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Missouri resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $35,620 buys in St. Louis, MO
Prices in St. Louis, MO are 4.9% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median orderly's $30,064 take-home pay has the buying power of $31,617 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 St. Louis, MO as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.98).
Best-paying cities for orderlies, adjusted for cost of living
St. Louis, MO ranks #14 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 |
| 14 | St. Louis, MO | $35,620 | $30,064 | $31,617 |
*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 St. Louis, MO?
The median orderly salary in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $35,620 a year, or about $17.13 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $33,570 and $37,800.
What is a orderly’s take-home pay in St. Louis, MO?
On the median $35,620 salary, a single filer living in Missouri takes home about $30,064 a year ($2,505 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $737 in Missouri taxes in 2026.
Is St. Louis, MO a good place to work as a orderly?
Pay here is 7% below the national median of $38,290. Local prices are 4.9% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $31,617 would in a typical U.S. city. St. Louis, MO ranks #14 of 25 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a orderly afford rent in St. Louis, MO?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in St. Louis, MO is $989 a month ($1,211 for two bedrooms) — 39% of a median orderly’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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