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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Don?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Don roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Don's salary?

A Don's salary grows with experience: a Nursing Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $119,197, a Nursing Manager (5+ years)earns $139,476, a Don (5+ years)earns $168,957, a Nursing Director (5+ years)earns $207,510, a Head of Nursing (5+ years)earns $250,708,

What are the highest paying states for a Don?

Don salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Don roles are District of Columbia $180,580, California $179,895, Massachusetts $177,497. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Don roles make?

Salaries for Don level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Don: $249,162; Director of Nursing/DON/CNE: $172,573; RN DON: $169,779.

Don Salary in Delaware

How much does a Don make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Don in Delaware is $165,167 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $79.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $196,026
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $146,978 to $181,320
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $130,418

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Don Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$181,320	$15,110	$3,487	$87
Average	$165,167	$13,764	$3,176	$79
25th Percentile	$146,978	$12,248	$2,827	$71

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Key Factors That Influence Don Salaries

A Don'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 Don Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Don'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): $119,197
Early Career (1-2 years): $139,476
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $168,957
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $207,510
Expert (over 8 years): $250,708

Levels	Salary
Nursing S... Level Don	$119,197
Nursing M... Level Don	$139,476
Don Level Don	$168,957
Nursing D... Level Don	$207,510
Head of N... Level Don	$250,708

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How Do Don 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 Dons. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $180,580.
California: $179,895.
Massachusetts: $177,497.

District of Columbia $180,580 California $179,895 Massachusetts $177,497 Washington $176,845 New Jersey $176,780 Alaska $176,551 Connecticut $174,301 New York $173,387

Hawaii $170,468 Rhode Island $169,098 Maryland $168,168 Minnesota $166,896 Colorado $166,407 Illinois $166,244 Oregon $165,624 Delaware $165,167

New Hampshire $164,880 Virginia $164,238 Pennsylvania $162,362 Nevada $161,416 North Dakota $161,106 Michigan $160,617 Wisconsin $160,438 Vermont $160,079

Texas $159,084 Maine $159,019 Arizona $158,921 Ohio $158,807 Georgia $157,306 Indiana $156,556 Wyoming $156,409 Utah $156,181

Iowa $156,083 Kansas $155,300 Louisiana $155,072 North Carolina $154,990 Missouri $154,958 Florida $154,321 Montana $153,979 Nebraska $153,653

Kentucky $153,473 South Carolina $152,821 Tennessee $152,413 Idaho $152,250 New Mexico $151,060 Oklahoma $150,799 Alabama $149,836 South Dakota $148,222

Arkansas $147,341 West Virginia $146,868 Mississippi $145,449

Top Paying Cities for Dons

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: $164,424
Little Creek: $165,627
Magnolia: $165,389

Lincoln, DE $164,424 Little Creek, DE $165,627 Magnolia, DE $165,389 Milford, DE $164,841 Marydel, DE $165,112 Millsboro, DE $163,734 Millville, DE $163,987 Milton, DE $164,270

Nassau, DE $164,389 Ocean View, DE $163,959 Rehoboth Beach, DE $164,274 Seaford, DE $164,367 Selbyville, DE $163,686 Smyrna, DE $165,741 Viola, DE $164,978 Woodside, DE $165,422

Bear, DE $165,040 Newark, DE $164,978 Claymont, DE $165,316 Delaware City, DE $165,143 Hockessin, DE $164,963 Kirkwood, DE $165,112 Middletown, DE $165,175 Montchanin, DE $165,001

New Castle, DE $165,025 Odessa, DE $165,257 Port Penn, DE $165,368 Rockland, DE $165,017 Saint Georges, DE $165,123 Townsend, DE $165,378 Winterthur, DE $165,037 Lewes, DE $164,334

Wilmington, DE $164,972 Dover, DE $165,627 Dover Afb, DE $164,755 Bethany Beach, DE $163,786 Bethel, DE $163,956 Bridgeville, DE $164,342 Camden Wyoming, DE $165,161 Cheswold, DE $165,573

Clayton, DE $165,578 Dagsboro, DE $163,672 Delmar, DE $163,409 Ellendale, DE $163,905 Felton, DE $164,828 Fenwick Island, DE $163,708 Frankford, DE $163,422 Frederica, DE $164,991

Georgetown, DE $163,610 Greenwood, DE $164,368 Harbeson, DE $163,784 Harrington, DE $164,619 Hartly, DE $165,131 Houston, DE $164,384 Kenton, DE $165,586 Laurel, DE $163,512

Yorklyn, DE $165,012

Don Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Don roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Don positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Don as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Don

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$198,201	$95.0	20%

Don Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Don'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 July 01, 2026

$146,978

Average $165,167/year

$181,320

$12,248

Average $13,764/month

$15,110

$2,827

Average $3,176/week

$3,487

$71

Average $79/hour

$87

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$181,320	$15,110	$3,487	$87
Average	$165,167	$13,764	$3,176	$79
25th Percentile	$146,978	$12,248	$2,827	$71

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