Average salary in Delaware
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Delaware is $69,880 a year and the median is $52,190, across 484,790 jobs (BLS May 2025). Delaware ranks #18 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $69,880 |
| Median salary | $52,190 |
| Median hourly wage | $25.09 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $31,650 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $127,690 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $54,440 |
Highest-paying jobs in Delaware
- Physician: $297,470
- Family Medicine Physician: $228,000
- Chief Executive: $199,990
- Financial Manager: $181,580
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $181,190
- Lawyer: $173,510
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $168,500
- Manager: $168,060
- Human Resources Manager: $153,890
- Industrial Production Manager: $153,000
- Pharmacist: $152,880
- Computer Network Architect: $148,390
- Transportation: $145,000
- Administrative Services Manager: $139,910
- Physician Assistant: $139,350
- Computer Occupation: $137,470
- General and Operations Manager: $137,220
- Information Security Analyst: $137,030
- Medical and Health Services Manager: $134,820
- Software Engineer: $133,020
Most common jobs in Delaware
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 14,290 | $99,520 |
| Retail Salesperson | 13,400 | $35,360 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 13,310 | $31,300 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 11,820 | $34,320 |
| Cashier | 11,450 | $33,490 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 9,220 | $35,320 |
| Truck Driver | 9,040 | $57,590 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 7,580 | $36,880 |
| Customer Service Representative | 7,470 | $48,190 |
| Office Clerk | 7,230 | $42,740 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 7,080 | $37,420 |
| Accountant | 6,570 | $95,020 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | 6,320 | $47,970 |
| CNA | 5,530 | $42,030 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | 5,480 | $75,220 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Delaware?
$69,880 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $52,190 ($25.09/hour), per BLS May 2025. Delaware ranks #18 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Delaware?
Physician ($297,470), Family Medicine Physician ($228,000), Chief Executive ($199,990), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Delaware?
Earning more than the median of $52,190 puts you above half of Delaware workers; the top 10% earn over $127,690.