Orderlies Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $37,260 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.91
10th percentile $36,560
90th percentile $45,460
Employed locally 100
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,560
    25th
    $37,030
    50th (median)
    $37,260
    75th
    $38,620
    90th
    $45,460

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Orderlies salary vs area income 38% Median Orderlies salary is 62% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,520
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,300
    Killeen-Temple, TX $35,430
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $34,970
    Corpus Christi, TX $30,890
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $30,360

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,760
    Nursing Assistants $37,460
    Medical Assistants $45,220
    Dental Assistants $44,760
    Physical Therapist Assistants $80,890
    Massage Therapists $58,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in Austin, TX is $17.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.66 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in Austin, TX is 1.2% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $36,560 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,030.