How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Delaware?
$68,710a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Delaware. That is $33.03 an hour or $5,726 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.03
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,210Median: $68,710Highest 10%: $77,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,210 | $28.47 | |
| 25th | $64,420 | $30.97 | |
| Median | $68,710 | $33.03 | |
| 75th | $75,020 | $36.07 | |
| 90th | $77,580 | $37.30 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $70,710 |
| Dover, DE | $62,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 16. Maine | $73,200 |
| 17. Hawaii | $71,140 |
| 18. Vermont | $69,930 |
| 19. Delaware | $68,710 |
| 20. New York | $67,180 |
| 21. Indiana | $65,720 |
| 22. Michigan | $65,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $33.03 ($68,710 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $68,710 against $64,400 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Delaware rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
Delaware ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $70,710 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.