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Hire an Orderly in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, the May 2025 median is about $69.9K, 40% over 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 | $56,320 | $46,920 | $35,570 |
| Median | $69,870 | $49,920 | $38,290 |
| 75th | $75,070 | $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
- San Jose, CA · 47 miles
- Santa Rosa, CA · 49 miles
- Sacramento, CA · 75 miles
- Modesto, CA · 78 miles
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Job seekers: Orderly jobs in San Francisco.
Questions
What do orderlies earn in San Francisco, CA?
In San Francisco, the May 2025 median for orderlies is about $69.9K, 82% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $56.3K to $75.1K.
Who hires orderlies in San Francisco?
Hospitals and nursing homes hire orderlies in San Francisco. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Grancare, Kindred Nursing Centers West.
Do I need a certificate to work as an orderly in California?
No state license is required. Employers in San Francisco train on the job.
What should a hospital in San Francisco weigh when hiring orderlies?
Ask about reliability and safe lifting. San Francisco has about a third fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 40% over the California median.