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Hire an Orderly in Riverside, CA
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 Riverside, the May 2025 median is about $47.4K, 5% under 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 | $44,210 | $46,920 | $35,570 |
| Median | $47,440 | $49,920 | $38,290 |
| 75th | $59,320 | $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
- Los Angeles, CA · 59 miles
- San Diego, CA · 79 miles
- Bakersfield, CA · 135 miles
- Santa Maria, CA · 187 miles
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Job seekers: Orderly jobs in Riverside.
Questions
What do orderlies earn in Riverside, CA?
In Riverside, the May 2025 median for orderlies is about $47.4K, 24% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $44.2K to $59.3K.
Who hires orderlies in Riverside?
Hospitals and nursing homes hire orderlies in Riverside. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Mountain Shadows Support Group, Eisenhower Medical Center, Loma Linda University Medical Center.
Do I need a certificate to work as an orderly in California?
No state license is required. Employers in Riverside train on the job.
What should a hospital in Riverside weigh when hiring orderlies?
Ask about reliability and safe lifting. Riverside has a deeper bench of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 5% under the California median.