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SOC 31-1132 · Texas

Orderlies Salary in Texas

Orderlies in Texas earn the most in Dallas (average $39,910 a year) and the least in McAllen ($34,170), across the 6 Texas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the orderlies average at $37,600 and the median at $37,650 for 2,320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $40,660.

$40Khighest: Dallas

$34Klowest: McAllen

1,820jobs in these metros

6metro areas

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Orderlies average salary by city in Texas

Dallas$39,910
Austin$39,890
Houston$39,120
San Antonio$36,300
El Paso$34,570
McAllen$34,170

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Dallas	$39,910	$38,630	$37,670	$34,248	103
Austin	$39,890	$39,210	$37,780	$34,232	98
Houston	$39,120	$37,870	$36,660	$33,613	99
San Antonio	$36,300	$36,210	$35,290	$31,347	95
El Paso	$34,570	$33,880	$30,420	$29,957	90
McAllen	$34,170	$31,250	$31,250	$29,636	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Orderlies salary in other states

Orderlies salary by city and state

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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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