Orderlies pay in California
$54,480avg. a year
$26.19 an hour · 4,870 employed
Orderlies in California earn an average of $54,480 a year. That is $13,820 (34%) more than the U.S. average of $40,660. The best-paying metro area is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $66,910.
$49,920Median pay
$26.19Average hourly
+24%Avg. pay since 2020
#1Of 46 states + D.C.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for orderlies by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
1300 jobs
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$66,910
$32.17 an hour
2480 jobs
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$66,390
$31.92 an hour
340 jobs
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
$59,870
$28.79 an hour
4370 jobs
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$59,390
$28.55 an hour
51,890 jobs
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$51,830
$24.92 an hour
6330 jobs
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$51,580
$24.80 an hour
780 jobs
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
$51,090
$24.56 an hour
8620 jobs
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$50,690
$24.37 an hour
980 jobs
Modesto, CA
$49,680
$23.88 an hour
1050 jobs
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
$48,950
$23.53 an hour
11220 jobs
Fresno, CA
$41,710
$20.06 an hour
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Orderlies pay in California, charted
Pay over time
California, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where California orderlies work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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California vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40,660 | $19.55 |
| California | $54,480 | $26.19 |
| Oregon | $46,160 | $22.19 |
| Arizona | $38,770 | $18.64 |
| Nevada | $37,710 | $18.13 |
Related jobs in California
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,420
- Nursing Assistants$50,190
- Psychiatric Aides$53,670
- Medical Assistants$55,100
- Dental Assistants$54,710
- Phlebotomists$56,600
Average pay, California, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do orderlies make in California?
The average is $54,480 a year, and the median is $49,920. That is $13,820 (34%) more than the U.S. average of $40,660.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$26.19 an hour on average; the median is $24.00.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($66,910), followed by San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($66,390). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Fresno, CA ($41,710).
How does California rank?
California ranks #1 of 47 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 31-1132. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national orderlies page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.