Orderlies Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $36,580 -3% vs national
Median hourly $17.59
10th percentile $34,030
90th percentile $36,600
Employed locally 80
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,030
    25th
    $35,280
    50th (median)
    $36,580
    75th
    $36,580
    90th
    $36,600

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Orderlies salary vs area income 54% Median Orderlies salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Orderlies

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,360
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $60,090
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $54,020
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,870
    Washington $51,870

    Nearby metros — Orderlies salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,650
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $38,620
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $38,620
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $38,600
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $38,050
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $37,950

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,230
    Medical Assistants $41,420
    Nursing Assistants $37,170
    Dental Assistants $40,010
    Phlebotomists $38,480
    Physical Therapist Assistants $58,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in Albuquerque, NM is $17.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.23 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in Albuquerque, NM is 3% below the national median of $37,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Orderlies in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $34,030 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,280.