Orderlies Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $51,470 +36.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.74
10th percentile $37,690
90th percentile $75,970
Employed locally 750
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,690
    25th
    $44,140
    50th (median)
    $51,470
    75th
    $75,530
    90th
    $75,970

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,870
    Washington $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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,650
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $50,040

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,280
    Medical Assistants$42,720
    Nursing Assistants$44,950
    Dental Assistants$49,030
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$53,370
    Phlebotomists$50,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in Riverside, CA is $24.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.89 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in Riverside, CA is 36.5% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $37,690 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,140.