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 | AZ | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $36,250 | $35,790 | $35,570 |
| Median | $37,380 | $37,380 | $38,290 |
| 75th | $38,220 | $38,220 | $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
- Las Vegas, NV · 257 miles
- San Diego, CA · 296 miles
- Riverside, CA · 306 miles
- Albuquerque, NM · 328 miles
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Job seekers: Orderly jobs in Phoenix.
Questions
What do orderlies earn in Phoenix, AZ?
In Phoenix, the May 2025 median for orderlies is about $37.4K, within 3 percent of the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $36.3K to $38.2K.
Who hires orderlies in Phoenix?
Hospitals and nursing homes hire orderlies in Phoenix. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Honorhealth, Banner - University Hospital Based Physicians, Maricopa County Special Health Care District.
Do I need a certificate to work as an orderly in Arizona?
No state license is required. Employers in Phoenix train on the job.
What should a hospital in Phoenix weigh when hiring orderlies?
Ask about reliability and safe lifting. Phoenix has a deeper bench of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Arizona median.