Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Delaware | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $99,520 | $98,331 | +1% |
| Median hourly wage | $47.85 | $47.27 | +1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $99,719.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Delaware is $99,520, or about $47.85 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Delaware is +1% above the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Delaware typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 14,290 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $99,520, Delaware offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.