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Orderlies is a notable career in the 31 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Orderlies against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 31-1132 |
| title | Orderlies |
| onet code | 31-1132.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 31 |
| tot emp | 53,020 |
| a mean | 40,070 |
| a median | 37,700 |
| a pct10 | 31,610 |
| a pct25 | 34,850 |
| a pct75 | 43,160 |
| a pct90 | 49,570 |
| h mean | 19 |
| h median | 18 |
The day-to-day work of a orderlies typically centers on lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, and Active Listening. Across the top 4 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.22 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working orderlies, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (89.3%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Washington at $51,870 and lowest in Louisiana at $26,350 — a 2.0× spread. The top five states (Washington, California, Hawaii, New York, Minnesota) average $47,346. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $51,870 | $51,890 | $44,300 | $62,120 | 170 |
| California | $48,550 | $53,950 | $37,930 | $74,950 | 5,140 |
| Hawaii | $45,740 | $43,120 | $39,920 | $45,930 | 90 |
| New York | $45,600 | $45,460 | $35,990 | $52,620 | 4,210 |
| Minnesota | $44,970 | $44,430 | $36,930 | $52,520 | 370 |
| Oregon | $43,810 | $44,240 | $38,750 | $48,500 | 430 |
| Delaware | $42,440 | $40,910 | $35,100 | $42,440 | 200 |
| Colorado | $41,390 | $41,540 | $37,060 | $46,670 | 680 |
| Alaska | $40,610 | $43,480 | $38,700 | $47,240 | 80 |
| Wisconsin | $40,090 | $40,320 | $35,660 | $45,830 | 710 |
| New Hampshire | $39,630 | $41,880 | $37,810 | $46,750 | 140 |
| Massachusetts | $39,420 | $41,970 | $35,990 | $49,400 | 1,510 |
| Indiana | $38,820 | $37,870 | $33,540 | $40,280 | 1,420 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,790 | $39,540 | $34,310 | $45,600 | 3,750 |
| Rhode Island | $38,660 | $40,550 | $34,370 | $46,840 | 230 |
| Illinois | $38,480 | $39,270 | $33,850 | $45,440 | 2,160 |
| New Jersey | $38,140 | $39,110 | $33,190 | $45,180 | 3,530 |
| Idaho | $38,090 | $40,080 | $34,020 | $47,590 | 210 |
| Maine | $37,970 | $41,650 | $35,730 | $47,490 | 100 |
| Tennessee | $37,600 | $37,860 | $29,050 | $44,060 | 780 |
| District of Columbia | $37,450 | $38,310 | $36,500 | $38,790 | 80 |
| South Carolina | $37,440 | $37,710 | $28,690 | $45,060 | 1,940 |
| North Carolina | $37,200 | $37,820 | $31,800 | $45,700 | 2,040 |
| Nebraska | $37,030 | $37,270 | $31,340 | $40,230 | 100 |
| Maryland | $37,020 | $36,830 | $31,610 | $40,920 | 1,500 |
| Arizona | $36,910 | $37,810 | $34,800 | $43,310 | 940 |
| Virginia | $36,740 | $45,710 | $30,040 | $79,850 | 1,720 |
| New Mexico | $36,580 | $36,910 | $34,030 | $38,920 | 110 |
| Kansas | $36,440 | $37,790 | $31,480 | $42,640 | 190 |
| Kentucky | $36,400 | $34,770 | $29,260 | $38,270 | 720 |
| Iowa | $36,210 | $36,540 | $32,620 | $41,150 | 270 |
| Missouri | $36,190 | $37,380 | $31,570 | $43,590 | 860 |
| Ohio | $36,170 | $36,460 | $32,980 | $41,400 | 2,240 |
| Connecticut | $35,840 | $37,510 | $34,000 | $45,360 | 990 |
| Texas | $35,840 | $36,190 | $29,640 | $43,230 | 2,360 |
| Michigan | $35,810 | $36,240 | $31,570 | $40,400 | 1,560 |
| Wyoming | $35,400 | $33,100 | $30,400 | $36,300 | 50 |
| Georgia | $34,780 | $34,890 | $28,270 | $42,520 | 2,570 |
| West Virginia | $34,630 | $35,770 | $30,450 | $40,170 | 250 |
| Florida | $34,560 | $35,230 | $31,380 | $38,630 | 3,850 |
| Nevada | $34,560 | $38,040 | $31,930 | $53,030 | 380 |
| Oklahoma | $33,650 | $34,610 | $29,910 | $37,850 | 320 |
| Alabama | $31,240 | $31,670 | $24,770 | $40,670 | 490 |
| Arkansas | $31,120 | $31,010 | $23,490 | $36,260 | 270 |
| South Dakota | $30,690 | $36,610 | $27,310 | $48,200 | 100 |
| Mississippi | $30,070 | $29,940 | $24,060 | $36,440 | 360 |
| Louisiana | $26,350 | $27,450 | $19,620 | $33,750 | 430 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for orderlies. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Attendant or Cart Attendant frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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