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 | NC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $38,470 | $37,780 | $35,570 |
| Median | $39,680 | $38,680 | $38,290 |
| 75th | $39,680 | $39,840 | $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
- Winston-Salem, NC · 24 miles
- Raleigh, NC · 69 miles
- Charlotte, NC · 83 miles
- Fayetteville, NC · 85 miles
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Job seekers: Orderly jobs in Greensboro.
Questions
What do orderlies earn in Greensboro, NC?
In Greensboro, the May 2025 median for orderlies is about $39.7K, 4% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $38.5K to $39.7K.
Who hires orderlies in Greensboro?
Hospitals and nursing homes hire orderlies in Greensboro. Organizations on file in the provider extract include the Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital Operating, Friends Homes, Kindred Hospitals East.
Do I need a certificate to work as an orderly in North Carolina?
No state license is required. Employers in Greensboro train on the job.
What should a hospital in Greensboro weigh when hiring orderlies?
Ask about reliability and safe lifting. Greensboro has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the North Carolina median.