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Orderlies average salary by city in California
- San Jose$66,910
- San Francisco$66,390
- Santa Rosa$59,870
- Sacramento$59,390
- Los Angeles$51,830
- San Diego$51,580
- Bakersfield$51,090
- Riverside$50,690
- Modesto$49,680
- Santa Maria$48,950
- Fresno$41,710
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $66,910 | $65,790 | $65,720 | $53,621 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $66,390 | $69,870 | $56,320 | $53,286 | 116 |
| Santa Rosa | $59,870 | $63,780 | $49,270 | $48,501 | 108 |
| Sacramento | $59,390 | $62,380 | $51,630 | $48,144 | 107 |
| Los Angeles | $51,830 | $49,760 | $46,940 | $42,523 | 114 |
| San Diego | $51,580 | $49,410 | $49,150 | $42,337 | 112 |
| Bakersfield | $51,090 | $50,110 | $43,370 | $41,973 | 101 |
| Riverside | $50,690 | $47,440 | $44,210 | $41,675 | 106 |
| Modesto | $49,680 | $49,890 | $48,890 | $40,925 | 104 |
| Santa Maria | $48,950 | $50,040 | $39,430 | $40,382 | 109 |
| Fresno | $41,710 | $37,410 | $36,850 | $34,890 | 102 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-1132.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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