Orderlies Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $50,040 +32.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.06
10th percentile $38,790
90th percentile $58,170
Employed locally 50
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,790
    25th
    $39,430
    50th (median)
    $50,040
    75th
    $50,040
    90th
    $58,170

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Orderlies salary vs area income 52% Median Orderlies salary is 48% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,540
    Medical Assistants$49,710
    Nursing Assistants$46,190
    Dental Assistants$49,570
    Phlebotomists$61,350
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$53,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in Santa Maria, CA is $24.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.96 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in Santa Maria, CA is 32.7% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $38,790 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,430.