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

A Nurse Apprentice's salary grows with experience: a Certified Nursing Assistant (0-0 years)earns $34,465, a Nurse Apprentice (0-1 years)earns $34,733, a Patient Care Technician (PCT) (1-3 years)earns $38,482,

What are the highest paying states for a Nurse Apprentice?

Nurse Apprentice salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Nurse Apprentice roles are District of Columbia $37,427, California $37,285, Massachusetts $36,788. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Nurse Apprentice roles make?

Salaries for Nurse Apprentice level roles vary by specialization: Driver Apprentice: $68,159; Lineman Apprentice: $63,004; Electrician - Apprentice: $55,600; Electrical Apprentice: $54,699; Construction Apprentice: $54,496.

Nurse Apprentice Salary in Delaware

How much does a Nurse Apprentice make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nurse Apprentice in Delaware is $34,232 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,348
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,829 to $36,910
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,640

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Nurse Apprentice Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,910	$3,076	$710	$18
Average	$34,232	$2,853	$658	$16
25th Percentile	$31,829	$2,652	$612	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Nurse Apprentice Salaries

A Nurse Apprentice'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 Do Nurse Apprentice 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 Apprentices. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $37,427.
California: $37,285.
Massachusetts: $36,788.

District of Columbia $37,427 California $37,285 Massachusetts $36,788 Washington $36,653 New Jersey $36,639 Alaska $36,592 Connecticut $36,125 New York $35,936

Hawaii $35,331 Rhode Island $35,047 Maryland $34,854 Minnesota $34,591 Colorado $34,489 Illinois $34,455 Oregon $34,327 Delaware $34,232

New Hampshire $34,173 Virginia $34,040 Pennsylvania $33,651 Nevada $33,455 North Dakota $33,391 Michigan $33,289 Wisconsin $33,252 Vermont $33,178

Texas $32,971 Maine $32,958 Arizona $32,938 Ohio $32,914 Georgia $32,603 Indiana $32,447 Wyoming $32,417 Utah $32,370

Iowa $32,349 Kansas $32,187 Louisiana $32,140 North Carolina $32,123 Missouri $32,116 Florida $31,984 Montana $31,913 Nebraska $31,846

Kentucky $31,809 South Carolina $31,673 Tennessee $31,589 Idaho $31,555 New Mexico $31,308 Oklahoma $31,254 Alabama $31,055 South Dakota $30,720

Arkansas $30,538 West Virginia $30,440 Mississippi $30,146

Top Paying Cities for Nurse Apprentices

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: $35,429
Little Creek: $35,101
Magnolia: $35,246

Lincoln, DE $35,429 Little Creek, DE $35,101 Magnolia, DE $35,246 Milford, DE $35,429 Marydel, DE $34,969 Millsboro, DE $35,429 Millville, DE $35,666 Milton, DE $35,429

Nassau, DE $35,429 Ocean View, DE $35,666 Rehoboth Beach, DE $35,666 Seaford, DE $35,057 Selbyville, DE $35,666 Smyrna, DE $34,929 Viola, DE $35,246 Woodside, DE $35,145

Bear, DE $34,672 Newark, DE $34,685 Claymont, DE $34,712 Delaware City, DE $34,685 Hockessin, DE $34,712 Kirkwood, DE $34,685 Middletown, DE $34,858 Montchanin, DE $34,712

New Castle, DE $34,712 Odessa, DE $34,905 Port Penn, DE $34,591 Rockland, DE $34,712 Saint Georges, DE $34,685 Townsend, DE $34,854 Winterthur, DE $34,712 Lewes, DE $35,429

Wilmington, DE $34,712 Dover, DE $35,084 Dover Afb, DE $35,165 Bethany Beach, DE $35,666 Bethel, DE $35,057 Bridgeville, DE $35,429 Camden Wyoming, DE $35,121 Cheswold, DE $35,003

Clayton, DE $34,915 Dagsboro, DE $35,666 Delmar, DE $35,057 Ellendale, DE $35,429 Felton, DE $35,429 Fenwick Island, DE $35,666 Frankford, DE $35,666 Frederica, DE $35,429

Georgetown, DE $35,429 Greenwood, DE $35,429 Harbeson, DE $35,429 Harrington, DE $35,429 Hartly, DE $34,898 Houston, DE $35,429 Kenton, DE $34,915 Laurel, DE $35,057

Yorklyn, DE $34,712

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

Understanding how a Nurse Apprentice'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

$31,829

Average $34,232/year

$36,910

$2,652

Average $2,853/month

$3,076

$612

Average $658/week

$710

$15

Average $16/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,910	$3,076	$710	$18
Average	$34,232	$2,853	$658	$16
25th Percentile	$31,829	$2,652	$612	$15

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