What to offer
A hospital that copies a national midpoint will lose transporters to a warehouse. Use this metro's median for someone new, and the 75th for someone who already knows the building.
| Percentile | Metro | NY | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $33,130 | $39,290 | $35,570 |
| Median | $35,840 | $46,600 | $38,290 |
| 75th | $36,790 | $51,570 | $44,560 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Wages are the Orderlies series, SOC 31-1132.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say the shift, the unit, and how much lifting the job takes before the first interview. Ask whether the person has moved patients before, and how they were trained to do it.
License and training
No state licenses orderlies. Employers train on lifting, infection control, and patient privacy. Some ask for basic life support.
Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, orderlies
Nearby metros
- Utica, NY · 78 miles
- Hartford, CT · 84 miles
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- Kiryas Joel, NY · 93 miles
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Job seekers: Orderly jobs in Albany.
Questions
What do orderlies earn in Albany, NY?
In Albany, the May 2025 median for orderlies is about $35.8K, 6% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $33.1K to $36.8K.
Who hires orderlies in Albany?
Hospitals and nursing homes hire orderlies in Albany. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Saint Peter's Hospital of the City of Albany, Saratoga Hospital, Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center.
Do I need a certificate to work as an orderly in New York?
No state license is required. Employers in Albany train on the job.
What should a hospital in Albany weigh when hiring orderlies?
Ask about reliability and safe lifting. Albany has slightly fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 23% under the New York median.