How much does a public health nurse make in Delaware?

A public health nurse in Delaware earns an estimated $91,560 a year — about $44.02 an hour, with most between $79,030 and $102,780. That's roughly in line with the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Delaware's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.

Is Delaware a good state for public health nurses?

For pay, Delaware sits roughly in line with the national average for public health nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $91,560 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.

How does Delaware public health nurse pay compare to the national average?

The national estimate for a public health nurse is about $89,750 a year, versus an estimated $91,560 in Delaware — roughly in line with the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.

Why are some figures verified and others estimates?

National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.

Delaware · DE

Public Health Nurse salary in Delaware

A public health nurse in Delaware earns an estimated $91,560 a year ($44.02/hr) — roughly in line with the U.S. average, with most between $79,030 and $102,780. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Public Health Nurse — Delaware

Specialty estimate

Median annual pay

$91,560

Near national

Hourly

$44.02/hr

Median $91,560

$72,070Middle 50%: $79,030–$102,780$113,950

Typical range: $79,030–$102,780; What most nurses earn
High end: $113,950; Top earners
Entry level: $72,070; Newer nurses

Public Health Nurse pay in nearby-paying states

How Delaware compares to states with similar public health nurse pay.

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Other nursing roles in Delaware

Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.

School NurseEst. $89,570/yr Clinic NurseEst. $92,550/yr Registered NurseEst. $99,520/yr

What affects public health nurse pay in Delaware

Pay near the national median. For a public health nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.

How this estimate was calculated

Public wage data does not report Public Health Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Delaware (May 2025) and applies a 0.92× specialty adjustment.

Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. Treat it as a starting point — not an official Delaware wage.

Source year: 2025. Based on the national figure of $89,750 for this role.

Use this state estimate as a starting point

It’s a starting point for Delaware, based on national pay and local pay levels — not a guaranteed local wage.
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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