Orderlies Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $45,260 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.76
10th percentile $34,650
90th percentile $72,480
Employed locally 70
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,650
    25th
    $37,160
    50th (median)
    $45,260
    75th
    $55,170
    90th
    $72,480

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Orderlies salary vs area income 67% Median Orderlies salary is 33% 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
    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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $51,470
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,650

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,430
    Medical Assistants $45,240
    Nursing Assistants $43,570
    Dental Assistants $47,330
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,830
    Phlebotomists $46,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in Bakersfield, CA is $21.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.05 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in Bakersfield, CA is 20.1% above 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $34,650 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,160.