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Job outlook for orderlies in the United States
Orderly job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected orderly job growth rate is 9% from 2018-2028.
About 137,800 new jobs for orderlies are projected over the next decade.
Orderly salaries have increased 6% for orderlies in the last 5 years.
There are over 4,345 orderlies currently employed in the United States.
There are 122,712 active orderly job openings in the US.
The average orderly salary is $31,848.
Are orderly jobs in demand?
Yes, orderly jobs are in demand. Orderly demand is projected to grow 9% from 2018 to 2028.
Orderly job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of orderly jobs and the average orderly salary over time.
Orderly jobs over time
Orderly job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,345 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,600 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 26,577 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 27,919 | 0.01% |
Average orderly salary over time
Orderly salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,848 | $15.31 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | $30,264 | $14.55 | --4.3% |
| 2023 | $31,615 | $15.20 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $30,623 | $14.72 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $30,071 | $14.46 | +4.3% |
Orderly jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of orderly job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where orderlies earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for orderlies
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3 | 0% |
| 2 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 3 | 0% |
| 3 | New York | 19,849,399 | 3 | 0% |
| 4 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 3 | 0% |
| 5 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 2 | 0% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1 | 0% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1 | 0% |
| 8 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 0 | 0% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 0 | 0% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 12 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 0 | 0% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 0 | 0% |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 0 | 0% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 0 | 0% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 0 | 0% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 0 | 0% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for orderlies
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakdale | 1 | 4% | $32,123 |
| 2 | Jonesboro | 2 | 3% | $23,321 |
| 3 | Gadsden | 1 | 3% | $23,042 |
| 4 | Galesburg | 1 | 3% | $27,721 |
| 5 | Muskegon | 1 | 3% | $31,055 |
| 6 | Terre Haute | 1 | 2% | $25,989 |
| 7 | Twin Falls | 1 | 2% | $24,986 |
| 8 | Springfield | 2 | 1% | $31,766 |
| 9 | Carlsbad | 1 | 1% | $28,851 |
| 10 | Danbury | 1 | 1% | $31,327 |
| 11 | San Mateo | 1 | 1% | $30,406 |
| 12 | Whittier | 1 | 1% | $29,108 |
| 13 | New York | 2 | 0% | $30,111 |
| 14 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $23,004 |
| 15 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $29,204 |