Orderlies pay range in Altoona
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,750 or more. The middle half of orderlies in Altoona earn between $29,640 and $36,130.
- $30K10th
- $30K25th
- $30KMedian
- $36K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,040 | $2,837 | $16.37 |
| Median | $30,370 | $2,531 | $14.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,640 | $2,470 | $14.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,130 | $3,011 | $17.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orderlies pay in Altoona vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Orderlies in Altoona earn 17% less than the Pennsylvania average ($41,030) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($40,660). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $38,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | $34,040 | $30,370 | $29,640 | $44,750 | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $41,030 | $40,140 | $36,350 | $45,450 | 3,550 |
| 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 Altoona
On the average salary of $34,040, a single filer in Altoona takes home about $28,486 a year, or $2,374 a month and $1,096 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Altoona a good place for orderlies? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Altoona area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.5), so the average $34,040 buys what about $38,031 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Altoona ($44,270). A typical home costs $178,052, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Orderlies salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Altoona ranks 7th of 7 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Reading pays the most ($43,020).
- Reading$43,020
- Philadelphia$42,210
- Allentown$42,020
- York$41,620
- Harrisburg$40,710
- Pittsburgh$38,370
- Altoona$34,040
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 Altoona: questions
How much do orderlies make an hour in Altoona?
$16.36 an hour on average, and $14.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orderlies salary in Altoona?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orderlies take-home pay in Altoona?
About $28,486 a year ($2,374 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,040. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do orderlies earn more in Altoona than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Altoona, PA (11020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
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