Average Registered Nurse Salary in Delaware
Registered nurses in Delaware earn an average of $77,760 per year (or $37.39 per hour).
Delaware registered nurses earn 6% lower than the national average salary for RNs, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
Registered nurse salary range in Delaware
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $99,780 | $47 |
| 75th Percentile | $92,770 | $44 |
| Median | $75,380 | $36 |
| 25th Percentile | $61,530 | $29 |
80% of Delaware RNs earn between $59,900 and $99,780.
Cost-of-living adjusted registered nurse salary in Delaware
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Delaware RNs earn about $79,427 per year. Cost-of-living in Delaware is 2% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in Delaware?
| Nurse Practitioner | $116,230 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $106,730 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $100,490 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $86,280 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $53,920 per year |
At a $77,760 average annual salary, RNs in Delaware tend to earn less than nurse practitioners ($116,230), nurse midwives ($106,730), physical therapists ($100,490), and dental hygienists ($86,280). They tend to earn more than licensed practical nurses ($53,920).
More about registered nurses
Registered nurses are licensed practitioners who help provide crucial care to patients in a wide variety of settings. Generally, they work under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse practitioner. Their day-to-day responsibilities depend on the specialty in which they choose to practice. Some of the most common specialties include ICU, pediatric, and medical-surgical nurses.
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