Orderlies Salary
Orderlies in Colorado make a median of $43,570 a year, or about $20.95 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $47K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $44K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level orderlies (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $47K or more, a $10K spread from bottom to top.
Orderlies salary by metro in Colorado
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $45K | +3% | 280 |
| Boulder | $45K | +3% | 40 |
| Colorado Springs | $43K | -1% | 80 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $41K | -6% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for orderlies in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new orderlies typically earn — is $38K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,257/month.
Is orderly a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 14% above the national median — $44K here vs. $38K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for orderlies?
Colorado pays $44K median vs. the U.S. average of $38K — that’s +14%.
How much do orderlies make in Colorado?
The median is $43,570 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,610, and experienced orderlies can clear $47,220. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $44K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,928/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a orderlies salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median orderlies salary is worth about $43,570 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do orderlies get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.