Registered Nurse salary in Delaware
Registered Nurses in Delaware earn a median of $44.53 per hour, about $92,610 a year, 1% below the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $39.71 and $52.10 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $44.53median pay per hour
- $92,610median pay per year
- 13,260registered nurses employed in Delaware
- #17of 50 states by median pay
Registered Nurse pay in Delaware: percentiles
| Level | Delaware per hour | Delaware per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.02 | $72,840 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $39.71 | $82,600 | $37.79 |
| Median | $44.53 | $92,610 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $52.10 | $108,370 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $61.22 | $127,340 | $65.06 |
Registered Nurse pay by metro area in Delaware
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Delaware median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $41.48 | $86,280 | 1,330 | 7% below | — |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Registered Nurse pay in states next to Delaware
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $46.55 | $96,830 | 5% above Delaware |
| New Jersey | $49.39 | $102,730 | 11% above Delaware |
| Pennsylvania | $42.12 | $87,610 | 5% below Delaware |
What employers are posting in Delaware
- 84roles with published pay
- $54.74median pay per hour
- $42–$67typical published range
- 7employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| ChristianaCare | 73 | $54.74 |
| Amedisys | 4 | $44.36 |
| AccentCare | 3 | $44.50 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $55.83 |
| Trinity Health | 1 | $75.50 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 1 | $45.50 |
| Acadia Healthcare | 1 | $41.59 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 84 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Delaware?
The median is $44.53 per hour, about $92,610 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $35.02 and the top 10% earn over $61.22 (BLS, May 2024).
Where does Delaware rank for registered nurse pay?
Delaware ranks 17th of 50 states by median registered nurse pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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Your RN pay reportDelaware · 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
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3Open now: 84 RN roles
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