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 | LA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $27,130 | $26,610 | $35,570 |
| Median | $29,780 | $27,330 | $38,290 |
| 75th | $29,780 | $30,070 | $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
- Willis Knighton Medical Center, 3 campuses
- Commcare, 2 campuses
- Red River Center, 2 campuses
- the Glen Retirement System, 2 campuses
- Allegiance Health Management, 1 campuses
- Behavioral Hospital of Shreveport, 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
- Monroe, LA · 100 miles
- Dallas, TX · 175 miles
- Little Rock, AR · 177 miles
- Lafayette, LA · 188 miles
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Questions
Who hires orderlies in Shreveport?
Hospitals and nursing homes hire orderlies in Shreveport. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Willis Knighton Medical Center, Commcare, Red River Center.
Do I need a certificate to work as an orderly in Louisiana?
No state license is required. Employers in Shreveport train on the job.
What should a hospital in Shreveport weigh when hiring orderlies?
Ask about reliability and safe lifting. Shreveport has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 9% over the Louisiana median.