Yearly Monthly Biweekly Weekly Hourly
Average base salary, Washington
$51,500 / year
≈ $4,300 per month · $24.76 per hour
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BLS May 2025 state data for Washington · median $50,500
25th percentile$42,500 Average$51,500 75th percentile$59,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
What Orderlys do
Typical education: High School Diploma
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.
Top skills: Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation Active Listening Speaking Coordination Critical Thinking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Orderly salary by industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
49,670 workers
$42,000
Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
3,710 workers
$40,500
State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
2,650 workers
$47,500
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
1,050 workers
$43,000
Accommodation and Food Services
1,000 workers
$38,000
Educational Services
320 workers
$42,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS
230 workers
$43,500
Management of Companies and Enterprises
160 workers
$46,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Orderly pays 15% below the average across 17 roles in the Healthcare Support job family (family average $49,500).
Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Support
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Orderly make?
The average base salary for a Orderly in the United States is $42,000 per year, or about $20.19 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $37,000 and $46,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Support roles?
The Healthcare Support job family averages $49,500 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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