Career Profile
Orderlies
Nursing assistants provide basic care and help patients with activities of daily living. Orderlies transport patients and clean treatment areas.
General Information
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. Excludes Nursing Assistants (31-1131). Psychiatric orderlies are included in Psychiatric Aides (31-1133).
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Orderlies
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 9 openings per year are projected for Orderlies.
Employment Change
Employment for Orderlies is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.7% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $14.40/hour. Entry level workers are paid $13.87, while experienced workers are paid $15.35. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 45 Orderlies in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 51.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Orderlies are General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities), and Offices of Physicians.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Orderlies include Customer and Personal Service, Public Safety and Security, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Orderlies is HS diploma or less. 0% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.