Orderlies Salary by State
The national median pay for orderlies is $38,290 a year. By state, it ranges from $27,330 in Louisiana to $49,920 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $32,240
- 25th percentile
- $35,570
- Median
- $38,290
- 75th percentile
- $44,560
- Top 10%
- $50,600
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 52,440 jobs.
Median pay in 46 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $49,920 | +30% | $39,630 | $74,010 | 4,870 |
| 2 | Washington | $48,690 | +27% | $35,360 | $60,570 | 200 |
| 3 | Vermont | $48,120 | +26% | $34,420 | $57,810 | 70 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $47,130 | +23% | $42,080 | $47,680 | 80 |
| 5 | New York | $46,600 | +22% | $36,150 | $55,790 | 4,680 |
| 6 | Oregon | $45,120 | +18% | $39,530 | $55,850 | 500 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $44,550 | +16% | $36,610 | $51,190 | 430 |
| 8 | Delaware | $43,800 | +14% | $36,620 | $43,800 | 190 |
| 9 | Colorado | $43,570 | +14% | $37,610 | $47,220 | 540 |
| 10 | Maine | $42,530 | +11% | $39,410 | $45,980 | 150 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $41,380 | +8% | $35,960 | $47,230 | 660 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $40,850 | +7% | $35,900 | $48,530 | 140 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $40,140 | +5% | $36,350 | $45,450 | 3,550 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $39,830 | +4% | $36,490 | $48,620 | 210 |
| 15 | Illinois | $39,450 | +3% | $34,870 | $44,920 | 2,110 |
| 16 | Alaska | $39,410 | +3% | $38,350 | $52,560 | 70 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $39,250 | +3% | $36,670 | $46,160 | 120 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $38,970 | +2% | $36,660 | $48,310 | 1,810 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $38,680 | +1% | $33,570 | $46,230 | 1,730 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $38,670 | +1% | $34,770 | $45,980 | 2,640 |
| 21 | Idaho | $38,650 | +1% | $37,530 | $46,700 | 300 |
| 22 | Indiana | $38,540 | +1% | $32,120 | $41,450 | 1,060 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $38,240 | 0% | $33,170 | $43,210 | 70 |
| 24 | Maryland | $38,210 | 0% | $33,900 | $49,050 | 1,580 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $37,650 | −2% | $35,020 | $45,920 | 130 |
| 26 | Texas | $37,650 | −2% | $30,680 | $44,820 | 2,320 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $37,550 | −2% | $34,890 | $46,710 | 980 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $37,410 | −2% | $31,330 | $37,410 | 50 |
| 29 | Arizona | $37,380 | −2% | $34,350 | $46,360 | 1,220 |
| 30 | Kansas | $37,140 | −3% | $31,200 | $45,150 | 200 |
| 31 | Ohio | $37,030 | −3% | $33,880 | $42,270 | 2,360 |
| 32 | Virginia | $36,960 | −3% | $30,840 | $51,230 | 900 |
| 33 | Iowa | $36,850 | −4% | $33,570 | $43,580 | 260 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $36,480 | −5% | $29,640 | $46,300 | 1,430 |
| 35 | Michigan | $36,220 | −5% | $32,740 | $41,940 | 1,700 |
| 36 | Georgia | $36,100 | −6% | $30,020 | $45,160 | 2,410 |
| 37 | Nevada | $35,850 | −6% | $31,270 | $47,550 | 470 |
| 38 | Missouri | $35,620 | −7% | $31,770 | $42,020 | 870 |
| 39 | Florida | $35,420 | −7% | $32,610 | $38,930 | 4,440 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $35,260 | −8% | $30,150 | $40,500 | 710 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $34,430 | −10% | $31,050 | $38,960 | 370 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $31,840 | −17% | $26,720 | $45,030 | 1,200 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $31,770 | −17% | $29,280 | $35,990 | 250 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $31,540 | −18% | $25,650 | $37,330 | 170 |
| 45 | Alabama | $31,310 | −18% | $26,590 | $35,270 | 400 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $29,790 | −22% | $26,840 | $36,980 | 440 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $27,330 | −29% | $24,230 | $33,740 | 600 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Orderlies salary questions
Which state pays orderlies the most?
California, with a median of $49,920 a year (+30% vs. the national median of $38,290). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays orderlies the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $27,330 a year (−29% vs. national).
Where do most orderlies work?
California has the most jobs, about 4,870, with a median of $49,920.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.