What are the main factors that influence a Nurse Practitioner's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Nurse Practitioner's salary?

A Nurse Practitioner's salary grows with experience: starting around $115,678 for beginners, reaching about $118,474 at mid-level, and approach $122,146 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Nurse Practitioner?

Nurse Practitioner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Nurse Practitioner roles are District of Columbia $129,287, California $128,796, Massachusetts $127,080. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Nurse Practitioner roles make?

Salaries for Nurse Practitioner level roles vary by specialization: Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal: $120,330; Nurse Practitioner - Oncology: $120,330; Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist: $119,732; Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic: $119,481; Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care: $118,031.

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Delaware

How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Delaware is $118,252 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

However, a Nurse Practitioner's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,491
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,864 to $125,705
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,048

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Nurse Practitioner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,705	$10,475	$2,417	$60
Average	$118,252	$9,854	$2,274	$57
25th Percentile	$111,864	$9,322	$2,151	$54

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Key Factors That Influence Nurse Practitioner Salaries

A Nurse Practitioner's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Nurse Practitioner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Nurse Practitioner's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $115,678
Early Career (1-2 years): $116,154
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,474
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,589
Expert (over 8 years): $122,146

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Nurse Practitioner	$115,678
Intermediate Level Nurse Practitioner	$116,154
Senior Level Nurse Practitioner	$118,474
Specialist Level Nurse Practitioner	$121,589
Expert Level Nurse Practitioner	$122,146

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How Do Nurse Practitioner Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Nurse Practitioners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $129,287.
California: $128,796.
Massachusetts: $127,080.

District of Columbia $129,287 California $128,796 Massachusetts $127,080 Washington $126,613 New Jersey $126,566 Alaska $126,402 Connecticut $124,791 New York $124,137

Hawaii $122,047 Rhode Island $121,066 Maryland $120,401 Minnesota $119,490 Colorado $119,139 Illinois $119,023 Oregon $118,579 Delaware $118,252

New Hampshire $118,046 Virginia $117,586 Pennsylvania $116,244 Nevada $115,566 North Dakota $115,344 Michigan $114,994 Wisconsin $114,866 Vermont $114,609

Texas $113,896 Maine $113,850 Arizona $113,780 Ohio $113,698 Georgia $112,624 Indiana $112,087 Wyoming $111,981 Utah $111,818

Iowa $111,748 Kansas $111,187 Louisiana $111,024 North Carolina $110,966 Missouri $110,942 Florida $110,487 Montana $110,242 Nebraska $110,008

Kentucky $109,880 South Carolina $109,413 Tennessee $109,121 Idaho $109,004 New Mexico $108,151 Oklahoma $107,965 Alabama $107,276 South Dakota $106,120

Arkansas $105,489 West Virginia $105,150 Mississippi $104,135

Top Paying Cities for Nurse Practitioners

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $122,386
Little Creek: $121,253
Magnolia: $121,755

Lincoln, DE $122,386 Little Creek, DE $121,253 Magnolia, DE $121,755 Milford, DE $122,386 Marydel, DE $120,798 Millsboro, DE $122,386 Millville, DE $123,203 Milton, DE $122,386

Nassau, DE $122,386 Ocean View, DE $123,203 Rehoboth Beach, DE $123,203 Seaford, DE $121,101 Selbyville, DE $123,203 Smyrna, DE $120,657 Viola, DE $121,755 Woodside, DE $121,405

Bear, DE $119,770 Newark, DE $119,817 Claymont, DE $119,910 Delaware City, DE $119,817 Hockessin, DE $119,910 Kirkwood, DE $119,817 Middletown, DE $120,412 Montchanin, DE $119,910

New Castle, DE $119,910 Odessa, DE $120,576 Port Penn, DE $119,490 Rockland, DE $119,910 Saint Georges, DE $119,817 Townsend, DE $120,401 Winterthur, DE $119,910 Lewes, DE $122,386

Wilmington, DE $119,910 Dover, DE $121,195 Dover Afb, DE $121,475 Bethany Beach, DE $123,203 Bethel, DE $121,101 Bridgeville, DE $122,386 Camden Wyoming, DE $121,323 Cheswold, DE $120,914

Clayton, DE $120,611 Dagsboro, DE $123,203 Delmar, DE $121,101 Ellendale, DE $122,386 Felton, DE $122,386 Fenwick Island, DE $123,203 Frankford, DE $123,203 Frederica, DE $122,386

Georgetown, DE $122,386 Greenwood, DE $122,386 Harbeson, DE $122,386 Harrington, DE $122,386 Hartly, DE $120,552 Houston, DE $122,386 Kenton, DE $120,611 Laurel, DE $121,101

Yorklyn, DE $119,910

Nurse Practitioner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nurse Practitioner's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$111,864

Average $118,252/year

$125,705

$9,322

Average $9,854/month

$10,475

$2,151

Average $2,274/week

$2,417

$54

Average $57/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,705	$10,475	$2,417	$60
Average	$118,252	$9,854	$2,274	$57
25th Percentile	$111,864	$9,322	$2,151	$54

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