Orderlies Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $47,400 +25.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.79
10th percentile $38,080
90th percentile $77,190
Employed locally 70
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,080
    25th
    $39,140
    50th (median)
    $47,400
    75th
    $69,050
    90th
    $77,190

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Orderlies salary vs area income 60% Median Orderlies salary is 40% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,380
    Medical Assistants$48,530
    Nursing Assistants$45,680
    Dental Assistants$48,650
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48,920
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in Modesto, CA is $22.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.99 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in Modesto, CA is 25.7% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $38,080 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,140.