Orderlies pay in Georgia
$36,560avg. a year
$17.58 an hour · 2,410 employed
Orderlies in Georgia earn an average of $36,560 a year. That is $4,100 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $40,660. The best-paying metro area is Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA at $38,300.
$36,100Median pay
$17.58Average hourly
+36%Avg. pay since 2020
#36Of 46 states + D.C.
Top-paying Georgia metro areas
Average pay for orderlies by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
11,280 jobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$38,300
$18.41 an hour
240 jobs
Warner Robins, GA
$35,600
$17.11 an hour
3140 jobs
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
$34,480
$16.58 an hour
4110 jobs
Macon-Bibb County, GA
$33,370
$16.04 an hour
570 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$33,150
$15.94 an hour
6130 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$32,180
$15.47 an hour
7120 jobs
Savannah, GA
$32,070
$15.42 an hour
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Orderlies pay in Georgia, charted
Pay over time
Georgia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Georgia orderlies work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Georgia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40,660 | $19.55 |
| Georgia | $36,560 | $17.58 |
| North Carolina | $39,300 | $18.89 |
| South Carolina | $38,140 | $18.34 |
| Florida | $36,090 | $17.35 |
| Tennessee | $35,010 | $16.83 |
| Alabama | $31,120 | $14.96 |
Related jobs in Georgia
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,040
- Nursing Assistants$38,760
- Medical Assistants$42,590
- Dental Assistants$46,870
- Phlebotomists$45,180
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,380
Average pay, Georgia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do orderlies make in Georgia?
The average is $36,560 a year, and the median is $36,100. That is $4,100 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $40,660.
What is the hourly wage in Georgia?
$17.58 an hour on average; the median is $17.36.
Where in Georgia do they earn the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($38,300), followed by Warner Robins, GA ($35,600). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Savannah, GA ($32,070).
How does Georgia rank?
Georgia ranks #36 of 47 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 31-1132. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national orderlies page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.