Orderlies Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $68,360 +81.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.87
10th percentile $45,550
90th percentile $79,880
Employed locally 460
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,550
    25th
    $55,290
    50th (median)
    $68,360
    75th
    $77,670
    90th
    $79,880

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 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 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $51,470

    Nearby metros — Orderlies salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $50,040

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,870
    Medical Assistants $59,910
    Nursing Assistants $53,990
    Dental Assistants $62,700
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $47,040
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $64,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in San Francisco, CA is $32.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.43 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in San Francisco, CA is 81.3% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $45,550 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,290.