Orderlies Salary in Florida
Orderlies in Florida make a median of $34,560 a year, or about $16.62 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $39K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $35K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level orderlies (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $39K or more, a $7K spread from bottom to top.
Orderlies salary by metro in Florida
12 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $39K | +12% | 190 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $38K | +9% | 160 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $35K | +2% | 1,130 |
| Tallahassee | $35K | +2% | 50 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $35K | +2% | 70 |
| Port St. Lucie | $35K | +0% | 40 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $34K | -1% | 690 |
| Jacksonville | $34K | -1% | 370 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $34K | -1% | 500 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $34K | -3% | 130 |
| Ocala | $33K | -3% | 50 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $33K | -4% | 30 |
Showing 1–10 of 12 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do orderlies make in Florida?
The median is $34,560 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,380, and experienced orderlies can clear $38,630. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $35K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,484/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 66.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a orderlies salary go in Florida?
Florida 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 $35,058 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.