Delaware · DE

Nurse salary in Delaware

Registered nurses in Delaware earn about $99,520 a year ($47.85/hr) — roughly in line with the U.S. average. State figures are estimates based on national pay and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Registered nurse — Delaware

Verified public wage data

Median annual pay

$99,520

Near national

Hourly

$47.85/hr

Median $99,520

$78,340Middle 50%: $85,900–$111,720$123,860

Typical range: $85,900–$111,720; What most nurses earn
High end: $123,860; Top earners
Entry level: $78,340; Newer nurses

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All roles

Registered NurseRole$99,520/yr$47.85/hrVerified public wage data Licensed Practical NurseRole$68,710/yr$33.03/hrVerified public wage data Nurse PractitionerRole$131,040/yr$63.00/hrVerified public wage data Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistRole$236,590/yr$113.75/hrEstimated Travel NurseRole$124,400/yr$59.81/hrSpecialty estimate ICU NurseRole$111,460/yr$53.59/hrSpecialty estimate Nurse ManagerRole$129,380/yr$62.20/hrSpecialty estimate Nursing Assistant (CNA)Role$42,030/yr$20.21/hrVerified public wage data

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Nurse pay by type in Delaware

Estimated annual pay by nurse type, ranked. Local figures are estimates.

All nurse roles in Delaware

Estimated pay for every nurse type in Delaware — open one for the full local breakdown.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist$236,590 Nurse Practitioner$131,040 Nurse Manager$129,380 Certified Nurse Midwife$127,510 Travel Nurse$124,400 Flight Nurse$114,450 ICU Nurse$111,460 ER Nurse$109,470 NICU Nurse$109,470 Cath Lab Nurse$109,470 Operating Room Nurse$107,480 Nurse Informaticist$107,480 Charge Nurse$106,490 Labor & Delivery Nurse$105,490 PACU Nurse$105,490 Transplant Nurse$105,490 Trauma Nurse$105,490 Oncology Nurse$104,500 Case Management Nurse$104,500 Endoscopy Nurse$104,500 Cardiac Nurse$103,500 Neuroscience Nurse$103,500 Psychiatric Nurse$102,510 Telemetry Nurse$102,510 Pediatric Nurse$101,510 Correctional Nurse$101,510 Orthopedic Nurse$101,510 Gastroenterology Nurse$101,510 Registered Nurse$99,520 Med-Surg Nurse$99,520 Dialysis Nurse$99,520 Wound Care Nurse$99,520 Infusion Nurse$99,520 Occupational Health Nurse$99,520 Aesthetic Nurse$99,520 Rehabilitation Nurse$99,520 Urology Nurse$99,520 Hospice Nurse$98,520 Home Health Nurse$97,530 Ambulatory Care Nurse$97,530 Telehealth Nurse$96,530 Clinic Nurse$92,550 Public Health Nurse$91,560 School Nurse$89,570 Licensed Practical Nurse$68,710 Licensed Vocational Nurse$68,710 Nursing Assistant (CNA)$42,030

What affects nurse pay in Delaware

Pay near the national median. Within Delaware, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, the mix of hospitals vs long-term care and clinics, union presence, shift differentials, and how short-staffed local employers are. Advanced-practice roles (NP, CRNA) and critical-care specialties command the highest pay. Use the calculator to estimate your own.

Where this figure comes from

This is the actual median wage reported for Delaware in official U.S. government wage data — about 2% above the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.

In Delaware, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,340 and the highest-paid 10% about $123,860. Where you land depends on specialty, shift, overtime, union status, employer type, and years of experience.

Source year: 2025. Updated when new official wage data is published.

How to use this state figure

It’s the median actually reported for Delaware — half of nurses earn more, half earn less. A midpoint, not an offer you’re guaranteed.
Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Delaware make this page more precise over time.

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Source & confidence— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.

BLS OEWS (May 2025, state)

Delaware figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Delaware (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.

Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology

Last reviewed July 17, 2026.

Nearby states

Alabama ($77,080)Arkansas ($78,940)District of Columbia ($102,540)Florida ($84,190)Georgia ($93,550)