Orderlies Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $36,400 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $35,730
90th percentile $41,150
Employed locally 70
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,730
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $36,400
    75th
    $36,870
    90th
    $41,150

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Orderlies salary vs area income 43% Median Orderlies salary is 57% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,650
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $50,040
    California $48,550
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $42,470
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $42,160
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $39,270

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,480
    Nursing Assistants $39,790
    Medical Assistants $45,700
    Dental Assistants $48,680
    Phlebotomists $39,200
    Massage Therapists $73,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in Des Moines, IA is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.95 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in Des Moines, IA is 3.4% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $35,730 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.