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Hire an Orderly in Portland, OR
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. In Portland, the May 2025 median is about $45.1K, within 3 percent of the Oregon 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 | OR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $44,550 | $43,230 | $35,570 |
| Median | $45,110 | $45,120 | $38,290 |
| 75th | $48,120 | $48,340 | $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
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- Seattle, WA · 145 miles
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- Santa Rosa, CA · 490 miles
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Job seekers: Orderly jobs in Portland.
Questions
What do orderlies earn in Portland, OR?
In Portland, the May 2025 median for orderlies is about $45.1K, 18% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $44.6K to $48.1K.
Who hires orderlies in Portland?
Hospitals and nursing homes hire orderlies in Portland. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Northwest Medical Foundation of Tillamook, Providence Health & Services - Oregon, Portland VA Medical Center.
Do I need a certificate to work as an orderly in Oregon?
No state license is required. Employers in Portland train on the job.
What should a hospital in Portland weigh when hiring orderlies?
Ask about reliability and safe lifting. Portland has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Oregon median.