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How much does a child make in Dover?

$51,690a year

Median yearly pay for childs in the Dover, DE metro area. That is $24.85 an hour or $4,308 a month.

Hourly
$24.85
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
259 of 390
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,450Median: $51,690Highest 10%: $62,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,450$19.45
25th$47,550$22.86
Median$51,690$24.85
75th$56,930$27.37
90th$62,860$30.22

Other cities in Delaware

Median yearly pay for childs.

Philadelphia, PA$55,930
Child salary in Delaware Child salary in all states

Related jobs in Dover

Same field, median yearly pay.

Educational$74,620
Marriage and Family Therapist$69,450
Substance Abuse$60,990
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$58,670
Healthcare Social Worker$58,470
Community and Social Service Specialist$56,000
Social and Human Service Assistant$40,000
Salaries for every job in Dover, DE

Frequently asked questions

How much does a child make an hour in Dover?

The median hourly pay in the Dover, DE metro area is $24.85 ($51,690 a year).

Do childs make more in Dover than the national average?

No: $51,690 against $59,550 nationally, 13% less.

How does Dover compare with the rest of Delaware?

The median in Delaware is $48,520, so Dover pays 7% more.

Where does Dover rank for child pay?

259 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a child make starting out in Dover?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,860 or more.

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.