What are the main factors that influence an Emergency Department RN'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 Emergency Department RN?

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

How does experience change An Emergency Department RN's salary?

An Emergency Department RN's salary grows with experience: starting around $83,887 for beginners, reaching about $87,084 at mid-level, and approach $91,566 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Emergency Department RN?

Emergency Department RN salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Emergency Department RN roles are District of Columbia $93,190, California $92,837, Massachusetts $91,599. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Emergency Department RN roles make?

Salaries for Emergency Department RN level roles vary by specialization: Emergency Department Physician: $374,195; Director Emergency Department: $152,217; Director Of Emergency Department: $144,507; Emergency Department: $87,056; Emergency Department Nurse: $84,579.

Emergency Department RN Salary in Delaware

How much does an Emergency Department RN make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Emergency Department RN in Delaware is $85,236 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, an Emergency Department RN's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,289
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,873 to $95,733
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,348

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Emergency Department RN Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,733	$7,978	$1,841	$46
Average	$85,236	$7,103	$1,639	$41
25th Percentile	$75,873	$6,323	$1,459	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Emergency Department RN Salaries

An Emergency Department RN'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 Emergency Department RN Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Emergency Department RN'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): $83,887
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,110
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,084
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,267
Expert (over 8 years): $91,566

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Emergency Department RN	$83,887
Intermediate Level Emergency Department RN	$84,110
Senior Level Emergency Department RN	$87,084
Specialist Level Emergency Department RN	$91,267
Expert Level Emergency Department RN	$91,566

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How Do Emergency Department RN 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 Emergency Department RNs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $93,190.
California: $92,837.
Massachusetts: $91,599.

District of Columbia $93,190 California $92,837 Massachusetts $91,599 Washington $91,263 New Jersey $91,229 Alaska $91,111 Connecticut $89,950 New York $89,478

Hawaii $87,972 Rhode Island $87,265 Maryland $86,785 Minnesota $86,128 Colorado $85,876 Illinois $85,792 Oregon $85,472 Delaware $85,236

New Hampshire $85,088 Virginia $84,756 Pennsylvania $83,789 Nevada $83,300 North Dakota $83,140 Michigan $82,888 Wisconsin $82,795 Vermont $82,610

Texas $82,097 Maine $82,063 Arizona $82,013 Ohio $81,954 Georgia $81,179 Indiana $80,792 Wyoming $80,716 Utah $80,599

Iowa $80,548 Kansas $80,144 Louisiana $80,026 North Carolina $79,984 Missouri $79,967 Florida $79,639 Montana $79,462 Nebraska $79,294

Kentucky $79,201 South Carolina $78,865 Tennessee $78,654 Idaho $78,570 New Mexico $77,956 Oklahoma $77,821 Alabama $77,324 South Dakota $76,491

Arkansas $76,037 West Virginia $75,793 Mississippi $75,060

Top Paying Cities for Emergency Department RNs

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: $84,852
Little Creek: $85,474
Magnolia: $85,351

Lincoln, DE $84,852 Little Creek, DE $85,474 Magnolia, DE $85,351 Milford, DE $85,068 Marydel, DE $85,208 Millsboro, DE $84,496 Millville, DE $84,627 Milton, DE $84,773

Nassau, DE $84,835 Ocean View, DE $84,613 Rehoboth Beach, DE $84,775 Seaford, DE $84,823 Selbyville, DE $84,472 Smyrna, DE $85,532 Viola, DE $85,139 Woodside, DE $85,368

Bear, DE $85,171 Newark, DE $85,139 Claymont, DE $85,313 Delaware City, DE $85,224 Hockessin, DE $85,131 Kirkwood, DE $85,208 Middletown, DE $85,240 Montchanin, DE $85,150

New Castle, DE $85,163 Odessa, DE $85,283 Port Penn, DE $85,340 Rockland, DE $85,159 Saint Georges, DE $85,213 Townsend, DE $85,345 Winterthur, DE $85,169 Lewes, DE $84,806

Wilmington, DE $85,135 Dover, DE $85,474 Dover Afb, DE $85,023 Bethany Beach, DE $84,523 Bethel, DE $84,611 Bridgeville, DE $84,810 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,233 Cheswold, DE $85,446

Clayton, DE $85,448 Dagsboro, DE $84,464 Delmar, DE $84,329 Ellendale, DE $84,585 Felton, DE $85,061 Fenwick Island, DE $84,483 Frankford, DE $84,336 Frederica, DE $85,145

Georgetown, DE $84,432 Greenwood, DE $84,824 Harbeson, DE $84,522 Harrington, DE $84,953 Hartly, DE $85,218 Houston, DE $84,832 Kenton, DE $85,453 Laurel, DE $84,382

Yorklyn, DE $85,156

Emergency Department RN Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Emergency Department RN 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, Emergency Department RN positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Emergency Department RN as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Emergency Department RN

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$102,283	$49.0	20%

Emergency Department RN Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Emergency Department RN'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 August 01, 2026

$75,873

Average $85,236/year

$95,733

$6,323

Average $7,103/month

$7,978

$1,459

Average $1,639/week

$1,841

$36

Average $41/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,733	$7,978	$1,841	$46
Average	$85,236	$7,103	$1,639	$41
25th Percentile	$75,873	$6,323	$1,459	$36

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