Nurse pay in Delaware
Nurses in Delaware are being offered a median $93,600 a year right now across 131 live job postings that state pay — ranking #23 of 51 states. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $67k
- 25th percentile
- $80k
- 75th percentile
- $114k
- 90th percentile
- $125k
Where does your pay sit in Delaware?
Checked against 131 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $67k
- 25th percentile
- $80k
- 75th percentile
- $114k
- 90th percentile
- $125k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Delaware market overview
- 25th percentile
- $79,972
- Median
- $93,600
- 75th percentile
- $113,866
- 90th percentile
- $125,482
- Median hourly (80 postings)
- $38/hr
- Sign-on bonus, median (31 postings)
- $7,500
- Sign-on bonus, highest posted
- $20,000
- Live postings stating pay
- 131
Annual figures are posted offers (midpoint of stated ranges) on live listings, updated October 26, 2026.
What each specialty is offered in Delaware
| Specialty | Median | 90th percentile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $100k | $143k | 5 |
| Practical Nurse | $85k | $85k | 5 |
Highest-offering employers in Delaware right now
- #1$148k
CareRev
median across 3 priced postings
- #2$115k
Veterans Health Administration
median across 28 priced postings
- #3$112k
Christiana Care Health Systems
median across 5 priced postings
- #4$101k
BAYADA Home Health Care
median across 9 priced postings
- #5$100k
Beebe Healthcare
median across 4 priced postings
What are you being paid?
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What to do with this
- See the rolesSee open nursing roles in DelawareEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do nurses make in Delaware?
- Across 131 live job postings in Delaware that state pay, the median posted offer is $93,600 a year (about $38/hr). The middle half of postings runs $79,972–$113,866, and the top 10% start at $125,482.
- How does Delaware nurse pay compare nationally?
- Delaware's posted median of $93,600 is 2% below the national median ($95,680), ranking #23 of 51 states on the Pay Index right now.
- Do Delaware nursing jobs offer sign-on bonuses?
- 31 live postings in Delaware advertise a sign-on bonus right now, with a median of $7,500 and offers up to $20,000.