Orderlies Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $36,870 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.73
10th percentile $28,910
90th percentile $46,520
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,910
    25th
    $36,130
    50th (median)
    $36,870
    75th
    $36,870
    90th
    $46,520

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Orderlies salary vs area income 61% Median Orderlies salary is 39% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $43,810
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $42,170
    Anchorage, AK $40,610
    Winston-Salem, NC $39,980
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $39,350

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$36,050
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,770
    Medical Assistants$39,730
    Dental Assistants$46,760
    Phlebotomists$35,530
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in Hickory, NC is $17.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.37 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in Hickory, NC is 2.2% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $28,910 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,130.