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 | MO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $33,570 | $33,380 | $35,570 |
| Median | $35,620 | $35,620 | $38,290 |
| 75th | $37,800 | $37,580 | $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
- Barnes Jewish Hospital, 5 campuses
- Bethesda Long Term Care, 5 campuses
- Ssm Health Care St. Louis, 5 campuses
- Beverly Enterprises - Illinois, 3 campuses
- Christian Hospital Northeast- Northwest, 3 campuses
- Covenant Care Midwest, 3 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
- Evansville, IN · 154 miles
- Indianapolis, IN · 233 miles
- Kansas City, MO · 234 miles
- Memphis, TN · 244 miles
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Questions
Who hires orderlies in Saint Louis?
Hospitals and nursing homes hire orderlies in Saint Louis. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Barnes Jewish Hospital, Bethesda Long Term Care, Ssm Health Care Saint Louis.
Do I need a certificate to work as an orderly in Missouri?
No state license is required. Employers in Saint Louis train on the job.
What should a hospital in Saint Louis weigh when hiring orderlies?
Ask about reliability and safe lifting. Saint Louis has about as many of these workers as a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Missouri median.