Orderlies in Kentucky make a median of $36,400 a year, or about $17.5 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $38K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kentucky. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Orderlies salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $29,260, 25th percentile $31,270, median $36,400, 75th percentile $37,520, 90th percentile $38,270. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level orderlies (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $38K or more, a $9K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $36,400 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,260, and experienced orderlies can clear $38,270. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in Kentucky?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,486/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 44.7% 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 Kentucky?▼
Kentucky 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 $40,341 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.
