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Orderlies in Washington

Thinking about a career as an Orderlies in Washington? Below are the key facts. Transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. May maintain stocks of supplies or clean and transport equipment. Excludes “Nursing Assistants” (31-1131). Psychiatric orderlies are included in “Psychiatric Aides” (31-1133).

What do Orderlies Make in Washington?

The orderlies working in Washington, wages run about $51,870 per year (or roughly $24.94/hour).Pay can range from $44,300 at the 10th percentile to $62,120 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$44,300	$21.30
25th percentile	$46,500	$22.36
Median (50th)	$51,870	$24.94
75th percentile	$57,210	$27.50
90th percentile	$62,120	$29.86

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Washington compared to the national average — is 0.14, indicating fewer orderlies per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, orderlies earn a median of $31,214 per year ($15.01/hour), higher than the Washington median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 147,690 orderlies in the U.S.. In Washington alone, approximately 170 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 520 orderlies.

Top Washington Metros for Orderlies

The largest metro-area employers of orderlies in Washington.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	70	$51,870

Top States for Orderlies Employment

These states have the highest employment of orderlies work.

State	Number Employed
California	5,140
New York	4,210
Florida	3,850
Pennsylvania	3,750
New Jersey	3,530
Georgia	2,570
Texas	2,360
Ohio	2,240
Illinois	2,160
North Carolina	2,040
South Carolina	1,940
Virginia	1,720
Michigan	1,560
Massachusetts	1,510
Maryland	1,500
Indiana	1,420
Connecticut	990
Arizona	940
Missouri	860
Tennessee	780

Highest-Paying States for Orderlies

The highest-paying states for orderlies.

State	Annual Median Salary
Washington	$51,870
California	$48,550
Hawaii	$45,740
New York	$45,600
Minnesota	$44,970
Oregon	$43,810
Delaware	$42,440
Colorado	$41,390
Alaska	$40,610
Wisconsin	$40,090

Skills

Top orderlies skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Key abilities for orderlies, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Orderlies typically:

• Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
• Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
• Disinfect or sterilize equipment or supplies, using germicides or sterilizing equipment.
• Clean equipment, such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, or portable medical equipment, documenting needed repairs or maintenance.
• Respond to emergency situations, such as emergency medical calls, security calls, or fire alarms.
• Change soiled linens, such as bed linens, drapes, or cubicle curtains.
• Carry messages or documents between departments.
• Transport portable medical equipment or medical supplies between rooms or departments.
• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
• Collect and transport infectious or hazardous waste in closed containers for sterilization or disposal, in accordance with applicable law, standards, or policies.
• Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
• Collect soiled linen or trash.

Work Activities

• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Performing General Physical Activities
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Getting Information
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Processing Information

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel

Related Careers

Other careers like orderlies include:

• Anesthesiologist Assistants
• Respiratory Therapists
• Registered Nurses
• Acute Care Nurses
• Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
• Emergency Medical Technicians

Also Known As

Attendant, Cart Attendant, Clinical Support Associate, Emergency Room Orderly, Hospice Entrance Attendant, Hospital Corpsman, Hospital Orderly, Infirmary Attendant, Institutional Aide, Medical Orderly, Medical Transporter, New Patient Escort, Operating Room Aide, Operating Room Assistant, Operating Room Orderly.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 31-1132.00