Orderlies
Transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. May maintain stocks of supplies or clean and transport equipment. Psychiatric orderlies are included in Psychiatric Aides.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Orderlies to increase by 4.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 52,800 to 54,900 jobs. Its estimate of 7,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($38,290), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
52,800
Projected employment (2034)
54,900
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
7,200
Pay & Preparation
$38,290
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Service Orientation (3.38/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3.38/5) • Active Listening (3.12/5) • Speaking (3/5) • Coordination (2.88/5) • Critical Thinking (2.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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