Orderlies Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $30,370 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.60
10th percentile $29,640
90th percentile $44,750
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,640
    25th
    $29,640
    50th (median)
    $30,370
    75th
    $36,130
    90th
    $44,750

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Orderlies salary vs area income 50% Median Orderlies salary is 50% 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
    Washington $51,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,870

    Nearby metros — Orderlies salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,510
    Reading, PA $44,510
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $42,160
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $39,650
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $38,730
    York-Hanover, PA $38,440

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,940
    Nursing Assistants $39,140
    Medical Assistants $37,690
    Dental Assistants $44,670
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,460
    Phlebotomists $34,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in Altoona, PA is $14.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.51 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in Altoona, PA is 19.4% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $29,640 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,640.