Orderlies in West Virginia make a median of $34,630 a year, or about $16.65 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $40K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of West Virginia. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Orderlies salary percentiles in West Virginia: 10th percentile $30,450, 25th percentile $31,480, median $34,630, 75th percentile $39,600, 90th percentile $40,170. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level orderlies (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $40K or more, a $10K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $34,630 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,450, and experienced orderlies can clear $40,170. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $35K enough to live in West Virginia?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,401/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,008/month, which eats 42% 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 West Virginia?▼
West Virginia 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 $38,897 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.
