Registered Nurses Salary in Delaware
Registered Nurses in Delaware earn a median of $99,520 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,520
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,290
Pay range in Delaware
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,340; the top 10% earn over $123,860. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Delaware
Similar jobs in Delaware
- Critical Care Nurses$99,520 median in Delaware (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$68,710 median in Delaware
- Acute Care Nurses$99,520 median in Delaware (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$127,510 median in Delaware
- Nurse Practitioners$131,040 median in Delaware
- Physician Assistants$139,350 median in Delaware
Registered Nurses pay in Delaware
How much do registered nurses make in Delaware?
The median is $99,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,340 and the top 10% earn over $123,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Delaware a good state for registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.