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 | CT | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $37,290 | $35,140 | $35,570 |
| Median | $38,350 | $37,550 | $38,290 |
| 75th | $38,350 | $39,150 | $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
- Hartford, CT · 34 miles
- Providence, RI · 39 miles
- Waterbury, CT · 49 miles
- Worcester, MA · 52 miles
Related roles
- Cardiovascular Technologist
- Hire a CNA in Norwich
- Community Health Worker
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Hire a Dentist in Norwich
- Hire a Dietitian in Norwich
- Health Education Specialist
- Health Information Technologist
- Hire a General Internist in Norwich
- Hire a Medical Assistant in Norwich
- Hire an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist in Norwich
- Hire a Paramedic in Norwich
- Hire a Pharmacy Technician in Norwich
- Hire a Phlebotomist in Norwich
- Hire a Registered Nurse in Norwich
- Hire a Respiratory Therapist in Norwich
- Hire a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Norwich
- Hire a Sterile Processing Technician in Norwich
- Hire a Surgical Technologist in Norwich
Job seekers: Orderly jobs in Norwich.
Questions
What do orderlies earn in Norwich, CT?
In Norwich, the May 2025 median for orderlies is about $38.4K, within 3 percent of the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $37.3K to $38.4K.
Who hires orderlies in Norwich?
Hospitals and nursing homes hire orderlies in Norwich. Organizations on file in the provider extract include 301 Rope Ferry Road, Ch-crossings East, Ch-crossings West.
Do I need a certificate to work as an orderly in Connecticut?
No state license is required. Employers in Norwich train on the job.
What should a hospital in Norwich weigh when hiring orderlies?
Ask about reliability and safe lifting. Norwich has slightly fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Connecticut median.