Orderlies Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $47,980 +27.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.07
10th percentile $38,610
90th percentile $60,990
Employed locally 360
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,610
    25th
    $47,510
    50th (median)
    $47,980
    75th
    $48,400
    90th
    $60,990

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Orderlies salary vs area income 47% Median Orderlies salary is 53% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,050
    Nursing Assistants $46,600
    Medical Assistants $47,780
    Dental Assistants $46,420
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $44,830
    Massage Therapists $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in San Diego, CA is $23.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.20 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in San Diego, CA is 27.3% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $38,610 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,510.