Orderlies
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
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.
Median pay: $38,290/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.3% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 7,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
• Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
• Disinfect or sterilize equipment or supplies, using germicides or sterilizing equipment.
• Clean equipment, such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, or portable medical equipment, documenting needed repairs or maintenance.
• Respond to emergency situations, such as emergency medical calls, security calls, or fire alarms.
• Change soiled linens, such as bed linens, drapes, or cubicle curtains.
• Carry messages or documents between departments.
• Transport portable medical equipment or medical supplies between rooms or departments.
What's the median pay for Orderlies?
The median pay for Orderlies is $38,290 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Orderlies?
Employment for Orderlies is projected to change +3.3% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Orderlies?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Orderlies?
About 7,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.