The average annual wage of the occupations is $38,440 and $18 per hour. 4 vocational programs could be taken for the Orderlies career. Based on BLS data, a total of 48,710 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Orderlies is $12,901. The average length of the programs is 648 hours and the average completion time is 9.14 months.
The following 4 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Orderlies.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | 61 | $16,440 | - | 784 Hours | 10.00 Months |
| Health Aide | 30 | - | - | - | - |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 599 | $4,480 | $358 | 234 Hours | 4.71 Months |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | 91 | $17,783 | $1,994 | 926 Hours | 12.71 Months |
The following 18 occupations are related to Orderlies.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Physician Assistants | 146K | $130,490 | $63 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 55,660 | $70,270 | $34 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | 167K | $43,100 | $21 |
| Paramedics | 98,770 | $57,450 | $28 |
| Surgical Technologists | 110K | $62,250 | $30 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 630K | $60,790 | $29 |
| Surgical Assistants | 18,780 | $65,190 | $31 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,352K | $39,610 | $19 |
| Psychiatric Aides | 32,310 | $41,000 | $20 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 4,430 | $42,060 | $20 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 42,390 | $34,810 | $17 |
| Medical Assistants | 763K | $43,350 | $21 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 66,790 | $47,410 | $23 |
| Phlebotomists | 137K | $43,130 | $21 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | 11,520 | $34,420 | $17 |
The following 721 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Orderlies. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.