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Orderlies

Median Salary
36,830
Job Outlook
+14%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of nursing assistants and orderlies is projected to grow 4 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 216,200 openings for nursing assistants and orderlies are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$19,860

10%

$36,830

Median

$46,380

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    89%

  • Less than high school

    6%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    4%

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Transportation

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.