Orderlies Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $35,370 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.01
10th percentile $29,150
90th percentile $36,440
Employed locally 60
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,150
    25th
    $35,370
    50th (median)
    $35,370
    75th
    $36,440
    90th
    $36,440

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 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 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $36,570
    Jacksonville, FL $34,240
    Jackson, MS $30,140
    Jackson, TN $29,120

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,900
    Nursing Assistants $36,360
    Medical Assistants $37,080
    Dental Assistants $40,140
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $28,110
    Phlebotomists $37,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in Wichita, KS is $17.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.52 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in Wichita, KS is 6.2% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $29,150 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,370.