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 $115,686 for beginners, reaching about $118,467 at mid-level, and approach $122,144 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 $129,278, California $128,787, Massachusetts $127,071. 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: $119,730; Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic: $119,479; Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care: $118,026.

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Delaware

How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Delaware is $118,244 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): $132,507
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,896 to $125,709
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,117

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Nurse Practitioner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,709	$10,476	$2,417	$60
Average	$118,244	$9,854	$2,274	$57
25th Percentile	$111,896	$9,325	$2,152	$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): $115,686
Early Career (1-2 years): $116,160
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,467
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,587
Expert (over 8 years): $122,144

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Nurse Practitioner	$115,686
Intermediate Level Nurse Practitioner	$116,160
Senior Level Nurse Practitioner	$118,467
Specialist Level Nurse Practitioner	$121,587
Expert Level Nurse Practitioner	$122,144

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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: $129,278.
California: $128,787.
Massachusetts: $127,071.

District of Columbia $129,278 California $128,787 Massachusetts $127,071 Washington $126,604 New Jersey $126,557 Alaska $126,394 Connecticut $124,782 New York $124,129

Hawaii $122,039 Rhode Island $121,058 Maryland $120,392 Minnesota $119,482 Colorado $119,131 Illinois $119,014 Oregon $118,571 Delaware $118,244

New Hampshire $118,038 Virginia $117,578 Pennsylvania $116,236 Nevada $115,558 North Dakota $115,337 Michigan $114,986 Wisconsin $114,858 Vermont $114,601

Texas $113,889 Maine $113,842 Arizona $113,772 Ohio $113,690 Georgia $112,616 Indiana $112,079 Wyoming $111,974 Utah $111,810

Iowa $111,740 Kansas $111,180 Louisiana $111,016 North Carolina $110,958 Missouri $110,935 Florida $110,479 Montana $110,234 Nebraska $110,001

Kentucky $109,872 South Carolina $109,405 Tennessee $109,113 Idaho $108,996 New Mexico $108,144 Oklahoma $107,957 Alabama $107,268 South Dakota $106,112

Arkansas $105,482 West Virginia $105,143 Mississippi $104,127

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: $117,711
Little Creek: $118,573
Magnolia: $118,403

Lincoln, DE $117,711 Little Creek, DE $118,573 Magnolia, DE $118,403 Milford, DE $118,010 Marydel, DE $118,204 Millsboro, DE $117,218 Millville, DE $117,399 Milton, DE $117,602

Nassau, DE $117,687 Ocean View, DE $117,379 Rehoboth Beach, DE $117,604 Seaford, DE $117,671 Selbyville, DE $117,184 Smyrna, DE $118,655 Viola, DE $118,108 Woodside, DE $118,426

Bear, DE $118,153 Newark, DE $118,108 Claymont, DE $118,350 Delaware City, DE $118,226 Hockessin, DE $118,098 Kirkwood, DE $118,204 Middletown, DE $118,250 Montchanin, DE $118,125

New Castle, DE $118,142 Odessa, DE $118,308 Port Penn, DE $118,387 Rockland, DE $118,136 Saint Georges, DE $118,212 Townsend, DE $118,394 Winterthur, DE $118,150 Lewes, DE $117,647

Wilmington, DE $118,104 Dover, DE $118,573 Dover Afb, DE $117,948 Bethany Beach, DE $117,255 Bethel, DE $117,376 Bridgeville, DE $117,653 Camden Wyoming, DE $118,239 Cheswold, DE $118,535

Clayton, DE $118,538 Dagsboro, DE $117,173 Delmar, DE $116,985 Ellendale, DE $117,340 Felton, DE $118,001 Fenwick Island, DE $117,199 Frankford, DE $116,995 Frederica, DE $118,118

Georgetown, DE $117,129 Greenwood, DE $117,672 Harbeson, DE $117,254 Harrington, DE $117,852 Hartly, DE $118,218 Houston, DE $117,683 Kenton, DE $118,544 Laurel, DE $117,059

Yorklyn, DE $118,133

Nurse Practitioner Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Nurse Practitioner salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $125,584. While startup companies pay approximate $106,963.

Nurse Practitioner Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$106,963
Growth Stage	51~500	$112,925
Established	501~5000	$121,484
Enterprise	5000+	$125,584

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 June 01, 2026

$111,896

Average $118,244/year

$125,709

$9,325

Average $9,854/month

$10,476

$2,152

Average $2,274/week

$2,417

$54

Average $57/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,709	$10,476	$2,417	$60
Average	$118,244	$9,854	$2,274	$57
25th Percentile	$111,896	$9,325	$2,152	$54

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