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 | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $37,780 | $34,850 | $35,570 |
| Median | $39,210 | $37,650 | $38,290 |
| 75th | $39,820 | $39,100 | $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
- San Antonio, TX · 74 miles
- Houston, TX · 146 miles
- Dallas, TX · 182 miles
- Shreveport, LA · 278 miles
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Job seekers: Orderly jobs in Austin.
Questions
What do orderlies earn in Austin, TX?
In Austin, the May 2025 median for orderlies is about $39.2K, within 3 percent of the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $37.8K to $39.8K.
Who hires orderlies in Austin?
Hospitals and nursing homes hire orderlies in Austin. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Ascension Seton, Smithville Hospital Authority, Baylor Scott & White Medical Centers - Capitol Area.
Do I need a certificate to work as an orderly in Texas?
No state license is required. Employers in Austin train on the job.
What should a hospital in Austin weigh when hiring orderlies?
Ask about reliability and safe lifting. Austin has about a third as many of these workers as a typical metro. This metro is 4% over the Texas median.