PermanentPosted 29 days ago
NP or PA-C: Primary Care - Darley Green, Claymont, DE
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$113k–$148k/ year
Physician Assistant jobs in Wilmington, DE
Pay for physician assistants in the Wilmington area centers on $62.62 per hour, or about $130,240 a year. The lower quarter earns under $56.39 and the upper quarter over $72.68. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Wilmington. That ranks 153rd of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 240th of 301 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Wilmington and what they pay.
- $62.62median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $56–$73typical range per hour
- 3,000physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 6% below the Delaware statewide median of $66.69 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 3,000 physician assistants employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.04).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $47.93 | $99,690 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $56.39 | $117,290 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $62.62 | $130,240 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $72.68 | $151,170 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $80.63 | $167,710 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Wilmington ranks
- 153rd of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 240th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physician Assistants (SOC 29-1071), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Wilmington
- Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $62.62 median hour buys what $61.06 buys at the national price level, 5% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Wilmington paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,254
- Per year: $112,716
- Per month: $9,393
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Wilmington
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $127 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,407 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,291 |
Travel physician assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Wilmington
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Wilmington, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Va Medical Center Wilmington, DE | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Francis Hospital Wilmington, DE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware Wilmington, DE | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in New Castle County
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include New Castle County (1 population-group, 6 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden, NJ | 27 mi | $62.62/hr | 71,749 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 28 mi | $62.62/hr | 1,573,916 |
| Vineland, NJ | 34 mi | $67.54/hr | 62,070 |
| Lancaster, PA | 46 mi | $60.45/hr | 58,441 |
| Reading, PA | 47 mi | $60.71/hr | 96,000 |
| Trenton, NJ | 53 mi | $66.06/hr | 91,193 |
Physician Assistant jobs in Delaware · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Delaware
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Delaware requires for your role with the Delaware licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Delaware taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Wilmington, DE?
Physician Assistants in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $62.62 per hour, about $130,240 a year. The middle half earn between $56.39 and $72.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Wilmington a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 240th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 153rd of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Wilmington?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Wilmington. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Wilmington.
Do I need a Delaware license to work in Wilmington as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Delaware requires for your role with the Delaware licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Wilmington in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include New Castle County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Wilmington?
The federal per diem benchmark in Wilmington is $127 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- ChristianaCareNewark, DE · 4 postings$65.75/ hr$54–$86
- Stanford Children's HealthPalo Alto, CA · 4 postings$104.30/ hr$94–$115
- Valley Children's HealthcareMadera, CA · 3 postings$103.69/ hr$75–$123
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$100.70/ hr$86–$108
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Low$54Median$65.75High$84
4 PA postings with published pay in Delaware, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 PA roles
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Sleep Wellness Center, Newark, DEPermanent$113k–$139k/ year
- Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine, part-timePermanent$54.03–$86.45/ hour
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