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Orderlies Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Orderlies make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$39,450
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.5% vs 2024
$40,070
Mean Salary
$39,450
Median Salary
$18.97
Hourly Rate
2,110 people work as Orderlies in Illinois
Orderlies salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Orderlies in Illinois earn a median salary of $39,450 per year ($3,287/month).
This is 2.2% above the national average of $38,614.
Illinois ranks #15 out of 47 states for Orderlies pay.
Approximately 2,110 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 2.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Orderlies
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. Psychiatric orderlies are included in Psychiatric Aides.
Top Skills
Social Perceptiveness
3.38
Service Orientation
3.38
Active Listening
3.12
Speaking
3.0
Coordination
2.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.2
Public Safety and Security
3.12
English Language
2.97
Transportation
2.52
Education and Training
2.4
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(89.3% of workers)
Salaries for Orderlies in Illinois range from $34,870 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $44,920 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,290 and $44,260.
Median $39,450
P10: $34,870P25: $36,290P75: $44,260P90: $44,920
10th
$34,870
25th
$36,290
Median
$39,450
75th
$44,260
90th
$44,920
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,870
$16.76
$2,905
25th Percentile
$36,290
$17.45
$3,024
Median (50th)
$39,450
$18.97
$3,287
75th Percentile
$44,260
$21.28
$3,688
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$44,920
$21.60
$3,743
Note: The mean (average) salary of $40,070 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Orderlies in Illinois is $39,450 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $40,070.
What is the salary range for a Orderlies in Illinois?
Salaries for Orderlies in Illinois range from $34,870 at the 10th percentile to $44,920 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,290 and $44,260.
What is the starting salary for a Orderlies in Illinois?
Entry-level Orderlies positions in Illinois typically start around $34,870 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,290 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Orderlies in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,110 people are employed as Orderlies in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Orderlies in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Orderlies in Illinois is approximately $18.97 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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