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Hire an Orderly in Little Rock, AR
The warehouse down the road is hiring the same people you are. An orderly who already knows patient handling belongs at this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Memphis, TN.
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 | AR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $27,770 | $27,770 | $35,570 |
| Median | $33,640 | $31,540 | $38,290 |
| 75th | $34,570 | $35,000 | $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
- Memphis, TN · 138 miles
- Monroe, LA · 153 miles
- Shreveport, LA · 177 miles
- Jackson, MS · 207 miles
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Job seekers: Orderly jobs in Little Rock.
Questions
What do orderlies earn in Little Rock, AR?
In Little Rock, the May 2025 median for orderlies is about $33.6K, 12% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $27.8K to $34.6K.
Who hires orderlies in Little Rock?
Hospitals and nursing homes hire orderlies in Little Rock. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Baptist Health, M & T Healthcare Management and Services, Saint Vincent Infirmary Medical Center.
Do I need a certificate to work as an orderly in Arkansas?
No state license is required. Employers in Little Rock train on the job.
What should a hospital in Little Rock weigh when hiring orderlies?
Ask about reliability and safe lifting. Little Rock has barely half as many of these workers as a typical metro. This metro is 7% over the Arkansas median.