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Hire an Orderly in Albuquerque, NM
A late transport can back up imaging, discharges, and the rest of the schedule. Pay someone reliable from this metro's upper quarter. In Albuquerque, the May 2025 median is about $37.7K, within 3 percent of the New Mexico median.
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 | NM | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $36,160 | $37,010 | $35,570 |
| Median | $37,650 | $37,650 | $38,290 |
| 75th | $37,650 | $37,650 | $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
- El Paso, TX · 225 miles
- Colorado Springs, CO · 280 miles
- Phoenix, AZ · 328 miles
- Denver, CO · 336 miles
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Job seekers: Orderly jobs in Albuquerque.
Questions
What do orderlies earn in Albuquerque, NM?
In Albuquerque, the May 2025 median for orderlies is about $37.7K, within 3 percent of the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $36.2K to $37.7K.
Who hires orderlies in Albuquerque?
Hospitals and nursing homes hire orderlies in Albuquerque. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Peak Medical New Mexico No. 3, Laurel Healthcare, Lovelace Unm Rehabilitation Hospital.
Do I need a certificate to work as an orderly in New Mexico?
No state license is required. Employers in Albuquerque train on the job.
What should a hospital in Albuquerque weigh when hiring orderlies?
Ask about reliability and safe lifting. Albuquerque has about a third fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the New Mexico median.