Orderlies Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $63,900 +69.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.72
10th percentile $48,730
90th percentile $74,700
Employed locally 320
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,730
    25th
    $63,070
    50th (median)
    $63,900
    75th
    $66,890
    90th
    $74,700

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Orderlies salary vs area income 41% Median Orderlies salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Orderlies

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,360
    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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,360
    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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,920
    Medical Assistants $62,290
    Nursing Assistants $56,220
    Dental Assistants $64,600
    Massage Therapists $56,720
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $61,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in San Jose, CA is $30.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.42 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in San Jose, CA is 69.5% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $48,730 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,070.