How much does an elementary school teacher make in Delaware?
$75,920a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Delaware. That is $36.50 an hour or $6,327 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.50
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,330Median: $75,920Highest 10%: $94,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,330 | $24.20 | |
| 25th | $60,960 | $29.31 | |
| Median | $75,920 | $36.50 | |
| 75th | $86,260 | $41.47 | |
| 90th | $94,100 | $45.24 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,570 |
| Dover, DE | $75,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 12. Oregon | $77,130 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,060 |
| 14. Minnesota | $76,350 |
| 15. Delaware | $75,920 |
| 16. Illinois | $75,320 |
| 17. Utah | $74,810 |
| 18. New Mexico | $74,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $36.50 ($75,920 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $75,920 against $63,970 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Delaware rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Delaware ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays elementary school teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $78,570 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.