Pay
The median is the middle of orderlies already employed, not a starting wage. The 25th is the lower quarter of that group. The 75th is what the upper quarter already earns.
| 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.
Hiring difficulty and demand
This is the same score as the free check.
Who's hiring
- Northwest Medical Foundation of Tillamook, 5 campuses
- Providence Health & Services - Oregon, 4 campuses
- Portland VA Medical Center, 3 campuses
- Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, 2 campuses
- Portland Vamc, 2 campuses
- Active Chiropractic/balance Massage, 1 campuses
Campuses on file in the provider extract, not live job ads.
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
The work
You take transport calls, move patients safely, and clean and stock rooms as you go through the building. A slow transport can back up imaging, a procedure, or a discharge that a family is waiting on.
You are on your feet for most of the shift, often pushing a bed or a wheelchair. Safe lifting and a calm voice matter as much as speed does.
Nearby metros
- Seattle, WA · 145 miles
- Boise City, ID · 343 miles
- Sacramento, CA · 485 miles
- Santa Rosa, CA · 490 miles
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Questions
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.