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Orderlies (31-1132) in New Haven Labor Market Area
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New Haven LMA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment210
Mean wage$17.90
Entry wage$16.79
10th percentile wage$17.35
50th percentile wage$17.74
90th percentile wage$20.55
Orderlies (31-1132)
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).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $17.74 $18.03 -$0.28
2022$16.97+4.5%$17.25+4.5%-$0.27
2021$15.64+8.5%$15.90+8.5%-$0.25
2020$14.82+5.5%$15.07+5.5%-$0.24
2019$14.29+3.7%$14.53+3.7%-$0.23
2018$13.71+4.3%$13.93+4.3%-$0.22
2017$13.23+3.6%$13.44+3.6%-$0.21
2016$12.81+3.3%$13.02+3.3%-$0.20
2015$12.44+3.0%$12.64+3.0%-$0.20
2014$12.17+2.2%$12.37+2.2%-$0.19
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $17.74 $25.00 -$7.26
2022$16.97+4.5%$24.17+3.4%-$7.19
2021$15.64+8.5%$22.87+5.7%-$7.22
2020$14.82+5.5%$22.08+3.5%-$7.26
2019$14.29+3.7%$21.46+2.9%-$7.16
2018$13.71+4.3%$20.83+3.0%-$7.12
2017$13.23+3.6%$20.24+2.9%-$7.00
2016$12.81+3.3%$19.76+2.4%-$6.95
2015$12.44+3.0%$19.26+2.6%-$6.82
2014$12.17+2.2%$18.86+2.2%-$6.68
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $19.34  100  
New Haven $17.74  210  
Hartford $17.34  420  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $17.34  420  
New Haven $17.74  210  
Bridgeport-Stamford $19.34  100  
Wages in other areas
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