How much does a secondary school teacher make in Delaware?
$77,960a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Delaware. That is $37.48 an hour or $6,497 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.48
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,420Median: $77,960Highest 10%: $95,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,420 | $24.72 | |
| 25th | $61,690 | $29.66 | |
| Median | $77,960 | $37.48 | |
| 75th | $82,460 | $39.64 | |
| 90th | $95,220 | $45.78 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $80,560 |
| Dover, DE | $76,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 12. Ohio | $78,800 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $78,800 |
| 14. Maryland | $78,670 |
| 15. Delaware | $77,960 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $77,060 |
| 17. Minnesota | $76,460 |
| 18. Utah | $76,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $37.48 ($77,960 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $77,960 against $72,040 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Delaware rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Delaware ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays secondary school teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $80,560 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.