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Hire an Orderly in Traverse City, MI
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 Traverse City, the May 2025 median is about $36.9K, within 3 percent of the Michigan 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 | MI | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $34,360 | $35,180 | $35,570 |
| Median | $36,940 | $36,220 | $38,290 |
| 75th | $36,940 | $38,620 | $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
- Green Bay, WI · 118 miles
- Grand Rapids, MI · 124 miles
- Flint, MI · 153 miles
- Milwaukee, WI · 166 miles
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Job seekers: Orderly jobs in Traverse City.
Questions
What do orderlies earn in Traverse City, MI?
In Traverse City, the May 2025 median for orderlies is about $36.9K, 4% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $34.4K to $36.9K.
Who hires orderlies in Traverse City?
Hospitals and nursing homes hire orderlies in Traverse City. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, Birchwood Nursing Center.
Do I need a certificate to work as an orderly in Michigan?
No state license is required. Employers in Traverse City train on the job.
What should a hospital in Traverse City weigh when hiring orderlies?
Ask about reliability and safe lifting. Traverse City has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Michigan median.