Orderlies Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $47,940 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.05
10th percentile $39,080
90th percentile $68,480
Employed locally 2,060
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,080
    25th
    $44,700
    50th (median)
    $47,940
    75th
    $52,280
    90th
    $68,480

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Orderlies salary vs area income 51% Median Orderlies salary is 49% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,600
    Nursing Assistants $46,140
    Medical Assistants $46,000
    Dental Assistants $46,360
    Massage Therapists $58,790
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $55,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in Los Angeles, CA is $23.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.17 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in Los Angeles, CA is 27.2% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $39,080 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,700.