Orderlies pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $40,500 or more. The middle half of orderlies in Louisville earn between $35,260 and $36,270.
- $34K10th
- $35K25th
- $36KMedian
- $36K75th
- $40K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,930 | $3,078 | $17.75 |
| Median | $36,170 | $3,014 | $17.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,260 | $2,938 | $16.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,270 | $3,022 | $17.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orderlies pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Orderlies in Louisville earn 4% more than the Kentucky average ($35,550) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($40,660). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $38,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $36,930 | $36,170 | $34,370 | $40,500 | 280 |
| Kentucky | $35,550 | $35,260 | $30,150 | $40,500 | 710 |
| United States | $40,660 | $38,290 | $32,240 | $50,600 | 52,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Orderlies salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $36,930, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $29,866 a year, or $2,489 a month and $1,149 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $30,775 | $2,565 |
| Working in KY | $29,866 | $2,489 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for orderlies? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $36,930 buys what about $39,678 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Orderlies salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$37,110
- Evansville, IN$34,560
- Indianapolis, IN$40,730
- Nashville, TN$39,170
- Fort Wayne, IN$36,290
- Columbus, OH$38,760
Highest-paying cities for orderlies
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($66,910).
- San Jose, CA$66,910
- San Francisco, CA$66,390
- Santa Rosa, CA$59,870
- Sacramento, CA$59,390
- Los Angeles, CA$51,830
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Orderlies salary in Louisville: questions
How much do orderlies make an hour in Louisville?
$17.76 an hour on average, and $17.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orderlies salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orderlies take-home pay in Louisville?
About $29,866 a year ($2,489 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,930. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do orderlies earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($40,660).
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; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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