Orderlies Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $36,300 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.45
10th percentile $34,700
90th percentile $43,230
Employed locally 730
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,700
    25th
    $35,710
    50th (median)
    $36,300
    75th
    $40,080
    90th
    $43,230

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Orderlies salary vs area income 45% Median Orderlies salary is 55% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $37,260
    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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $22,820
    Nursing Assistants $36,940
    Medical Assistants $42,930
    Dental Assistants $36,580
    Phlebotomists $44,370
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in Houston, TX is $17.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.93 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in Houston, TX is 3.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $34,700 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,710.