Orderlies Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $36,940 -2% vs national
Median hourly $17.76
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $39,950
Employed locally 30
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,360
    50th (median)
    $36,940
    75th
    $36,940
    90th
    $39,950

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Orderlies salary vs area income 48% Median Orderlies salary is 52% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,510
    Minnesota $44,970
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $42,160
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $41,570
    Flint, MI $39,310
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $38,620

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,450
    Nursing Assistants$40,710
    Medical Assistants$40,500
    Dental Assistants$45,620
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,540
    Physical Therapist Aides$27,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in Traverse City, MI is $17.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.21 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in Traverse City, MI is 2% below 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,360.