How much does a child make in Delaware?
$48,520a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Delaware. That is $23.33 an hour or $4,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.33
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,440Median: $48,520Highest 10%: $73,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,440 | $21.37 | |
| 25th | $47,440 | $22.81 | |
| Median | $48,520 | $23.33 | |
| 75th | $58,670 | $28.21 | |
| 90th | $73,580 | $35.38 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $55,930 |
| Dover, DE | $51,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 41. Pennsylvania | $50,820 |
| 42. Indiana | $50,470 |
| 43. Arizona | $50,150 |
| 44. Delaware | $48,520 |
| 45. Missouri | $48,520 |
| 46. Nebraska | $47,770 |
| 47. Georgia | $47,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $23.33 ($48,520 a year).
Do childs make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $48,520 against $59,550 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Delaware rank for child pay?
Delaware ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays childs the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $55,930 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.