▲9%
$12.55
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$9.83
MEDIAN
$12.55
90%
$20
The average hourly pay for a Nurse Aide, Orderly, or Attendant is $12.55 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$10 - $20
Bonus
$0 - $80
Total Pay
$20k - $42k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Nurse Aide, Orderly, or Attendants?
What Do Nurse Aide, Orderly, or Attendants Do?
Nurse Aide, Orderly, or Attendant Tasks
- Assist patient with daily activities such as eating bathing and dressing.
- Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff.
- Perform basic housekeeping tasks.
- Assist with patient transport.
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Common Health Benefits for a Nurse Aide, Orderly, or Attendant
Medical
58%
Dental
67%
Vision
67%
None
33%
Gender Breakdown for Nurse Aide, Orderly, or Attendants
Female
90.0%
Male
10.0%
This data is based on 10 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Nurse Aide, Orderly, or Attendants
What is the highest pay for Nurse Aide, Orderly, or Attendants?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Nurse Aide, Orderly, or Attendant is $20 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Nurse Aide, Orderly, or Attendants?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Nurse Aide, Orderly, or Attendant is $9.83 / hour
How can Nurse Aide, Orderly, or Attendants increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Nurse Aide, Orderly, or Attendant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Nurse Aide, Orderly, or Attendant that oversees more junior Nurse Aide, Orderly, or Attendants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.