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Hire an Orderly in Los Angeles, CA
A late transport can back up imaging, discharges, and the rest of the schedule. Pay someone reliable from this metro's upper quarter. In Los Angeles, the May 2025 median is about $49.8K, within 3 percent of the California 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 | CA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $46,940 | $46,920 | $35,570 |
| Median | $49,760 | $49,920 | $38,290 |
| 75th | $56,920 | $63,010 | $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
- Riverside, CA · 59 miles
- Bakersfield, CA · 99 miles
- San Diego, CA · 111 miles
- Santa Maria, CA · 132 miles
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Job seekers: Orderly jobs in Los Angeles.
Questions
What do orderlies earn in Los Angeles, CA?
In Los Angeles, the May 2025 median for orderlies is about $49.8K, 30% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $46.9K to $56.9K.
Who hires orderlies in Los Angeles?
Hospitals and nursing homes hire orderlies in Los Angeles. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Caremeridian, University of California Irvine, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals.
Do I need a certificate to work as an orderly in California?
No state license is required. Employers in Los Angeles train on the job.
What should a hospital in Los Angeles weigh when hiring orderlies?
Ask about reliability and safe lifting. Los Angeles has slightly fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the California median.