Orderlies Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $49,810 +32.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.95
10th percentile $43,730
90th percentile $71,230
Employed locally 50
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,730
    25th
    $43,730
    50th (median)
    $49,810
    75th
    $59,060
    90th
    $71,230

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Orderlies salary vs area income 73% Median Orderlies salary is 27% 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
    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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,410
    Nursing Assistants $44,010
    Medical Assistants $46,000
    Dental Assistants $48,090
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,150
    Medical Equipment Preparers $51,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in Chico, CA is $23.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.24 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in Chico, CA is 32.1% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $43,730 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,730.