How much does a registered nurse make in Delaware?
$99,520a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Delaware. That is $47.85 an hour or $8,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.85
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,340Median: $99,520Highest 10%: $123,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,340 | $37.66 | |
| 25th | $85,900 | $41.30 | |
| Median | $99,520 | $47.85 | |
| 75th | $111,700 | $53.71 | |
| 90th | $123,900 | $59.55 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $101,200 |
| Dover, DE | $91,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 14. Colorado | $100,300 |
| 15. Maryland | $99,790 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $99,700 |
| 17. Delaware | $99,520 |
| 18. Arizona | $99,500 |
| 19. Vermont | $97,460 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $96,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $47.85 ($99,520 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $99,520 against $97,550 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Delaware rank for registered nurse pay?
Delaware ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays registered nurses the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $101,200 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.