How much does a nursing assistant make in Delaware?
$42,030a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Delaware. That is $20.21 an hour or $3,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.21
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,530Median: $42,030Highest 10%: $48,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,530 | $17.56 | |
| 25th | $38,490 | $18.50 | |
| Median | $42,030 | $20.21 | |
| 75th | $45,210 | $21.74 | |
| 90th | $48,080 | $23.12 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,220 |
| Dover, DE | $39,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 22. Pennsylvania | $44,590 |
| 23. Maryland | $43,240 |
| 24. Virginia | $43,200 |
| 25. Delaware | $42,030 |
| 26. Montana | $40,900 |
| 27. Nebraska | $40,000 |
| 28. Utah | $39,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $20.21 ($42,030 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $42,030 against $42,260 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Delaware rank for nursing assistant pay?
Delaware ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays nursing assistants the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $46,220 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.