PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - 4W Medical Surgical - Day Shift
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$42.11–$67.37/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Registered Nurse jobs in Wilmington, DE
Registered Nurses in the Wilmington area earn a median of $47.70 per hour, about $99,210 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.40 and $51.83. That ranks 72nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 74th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 12 open roles with published pay are listed for Wilmington. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Wilmington.
- $47.70median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $40–$52typical range per hour
- 74,840registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 12open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Wilmington
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Registered Nurse - Center for Advanced Joint Replacement - Midnights
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$42.11–$67.37/ hour
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Outpatient Registered Nurse II, Wilmington Adult Medicine
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$38.98–$62.38/ hour
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Wilmington Emergency Department - Part Time - Midnights
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$42.11–$67.37/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Registered Nurse- Cardiology Device
Veterans Health Administration · Wilmington, DE
$83k–$149k/ year
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Wilmington Emergency Department - Day/Evening
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$42.11–$67.37/ hour
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Wilmington Emergency Department - Midnights - $20,000 Sign-On!
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$42.11–$67.37/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Wilmington Emergency Department - Part Time
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$42.11–$67.37/ hour
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical - Night Shift - 20K Sign-on Bonus
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$42.11–$67.37/ hour
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Registered Nurse - Wilmington Emergency Department - Part Time - Day/Evening Weekend Schedule!
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$42.11–$67.37/ hour
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical - PT Night Shift
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$41.28–$66.05/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) Field RN | Home Healthcare
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$36.10–$57.76/ hour
More open Registered Nurse roles in Wilmington
2 more open roles from employers in Wilmington. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Registered Nurse, Hospice IPC
AccentCare · Wilmington, DE
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) / Days
Select Medical · Wilmington, DE
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered nurses near Wilmington
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| ChristianaCare | 11 | $54.74 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $55.83 |
Registered Nurse pay in Wilmington, DE
The metro median is 7% above the Delaware statewide median of $44.53 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 74,840 registered nurses employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 26.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.23 | $77,440 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.40 | $84,030 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.70 | $99,210 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.83 | $107,810 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.89 | $122,490 | 31% above U.S. median |
How Wilmington ranks
- 72nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 74th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), 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 $47.70 median hour buys what $46.51 buys at the national price level, 3% above 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$1,717
- Per year: $85,860
- Per month: $7,155
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 registered nurse 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 registered nurses.
| 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden, NJ | 27 mi | $47.70/hr | 71,749 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 28 mi | $47.70/hr | 1,573,916 |
| Vineland, NJ | 34 mi | $47.76/hr | 62,070 |
| Lancaster, PA | 46 mi | $39.99/hr | 58,441 |
| Reading, PA | 47 mi | $46.31/hr | 96,000 |
| Trenton, NJ | 53 mi | $46.94/hr | 91,193 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Delaware · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Delaware
Delaware is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Delaware license by endorsement.
Delaware taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Wilmington
Wilmington city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Wilmington, DE?
Registered Nurses in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $47.70 per hour, about $99,210 a year. The middle half earn between $40.40 and $51.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Wilmington a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 74th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 72nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Wilmington?
We list 12 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Wilmington. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Wilmington.
Do I need a Delaware license to work in Wilmington as a registered nurse?
Delaware is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Delaware license by endorsement. 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.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Wilmington?
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Your RN pay reportWilmington, DE · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- ChristianaCareNewark, DE · 73 postings$54.74/ hr$35–$67
- AccentCareNewark, DE · 3 postings$44.50/ hr$43–$48
- AmedisysBear, DE · 4 postings$44.36/ hr$40–$48
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
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Low$42Median$54.74High$67
84 RN postings with published pay in Delaware, 80 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 84 RN roles
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Heart Failure (Part Time)Permanent$42.11–$67.37/ hour
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Electrophysiology LabPermanent$42.11–$67.37/ hour
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