What are the main factors that influence an Emergency 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 RN?

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

How does experience change An Emergency RN's salary?

An Emergency RN's salary grows with experience: starting around $83,182 for beginners, reaching about $86,350 at mid-level, and approach $90,705 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Emergency RN?

Emergency RN salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Emergency RN roles are District of Columbia $92,156, California $91,806, Massachusetts $90,583. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Emergency RN roles make?

Salaries for Emergency RN level roles vary by specialization: Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Room: $131,028; Nursing Senior Manager - Emergency Room: $114,568; Nursing Manager - Emergency Room: $103,257; RN Emergency Dept: $87,320; RN Emergency Services: $86,903.

Emergency RN Salary in Delaware

How much does an Emergency RN make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Emergency RN in Delaware is $84,290 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,113
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,032 to $94,666
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,603

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Emergency RN Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,666	$7,889	$1,821	$46
Average	$84,290	$7,024	$1,621	$41
25th Percentile	$75,032	$6,253	$1,443	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Emergency RN Salaries

An Emergency 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 RN Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Emergency 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): $83,182
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,404
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,350
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $90,415
Expert (over 8 years): $90,705

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Emergency RN	$83,182
Intermediate Level Emergency RN	$83,404
Senior Level Emergency RN	$86,350
Specialist Level Emergency RN	$90,415
Expert Level Emergency RN	$90,705

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

District of Columbia: $92,156.
California: $91,806.
Massachusetts: $90,583.

District of Columbia $92,156 California $91,806 Massachusetts $90,583 Washington $90,250 New Jersey $90,217 Alaska $90,100 Connecticut $88,952 New York $88,485

Hawaii $86,996 Rhode Island $86,296 Maryland $85,822 Minnesota $85,173 Colorado $84,923 Illinois $84,840 Oregon $84,524 Delaware $84,290

New Hampshire $84,144 Virginia $83,816 Pennsylvania $82,859 Nevada $82,376 North Dakota $82,218 Michigan $81,968 Wisconsin $81,877 Vermont $81,694

Texas $81,186 Maine $81,153 Arizona $81,103 Ohio $81,044 Georgia $80,279 Indiana $79,896 Wyoming $79,821 Utah $79,704

Iowa $79,654 Kansas $79,255 Louisiana $79,138 North Carolina $79,097 Missouri $79,080 Florida $78,755 Montana $78,581 Nebraska $78,414

Kentucky $78,323 South Carolina $77,990 Tennessee $77,782 Idaho $77,698 New Mexico $77,091 Oklahoma $76,958 Alabama $76,467 South Dakota $75,643

Arkansas $75,193 West Virginia $74,952 Mississippi $74,228

Top Paying Cities for Emergency 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: $83,911
Little Creek: $84,525
Magnolia: $84,404

Lincoln, DE $83,911 Little Creek, DE $84,525 Magnolia, DE $84,404 Milford, DE $84,124 Marydel, DE $84,262 Millsboro, DE $83,559 Millville, DE $83,688 Milton, DE $83,833

Nassau, DE $83,893 Ocean View, DE $83,674 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,834 Seaford, DE $83,882 Selbyville, DE $83,535 Smyrna, DE $84,583 Viola, DE $84,194 Woodside, DE $84,420

Bear, DE $84,226 Newark, DE $84,194 Claymont, DE $84,366 Delaware City, DE $84,278 Hockessin, DE $84,186 Kirkwood, DE $84,262 Middletown, DE $84,295 Montchanin, DE $84,206

New Castle, DE $84,218 Odessa, DE $84,336 Port Penn, DE $84,393 Rockland, DE $84,214 Saint Georges, DE $84,268 Townsend, DE $84,398 Winterthur, DE $84,224 Lewes, DE $83,865

Wilmington, DE $84,191 Dover, DE $84,525 Dover Afb, DE $84,080 Bethany Beach, DE $83,585 Bethel, DE $83,672 Bridgeville, DE $83,869 Camden Wyoming, DE $84,287 Cheswold, DE $84,498

Clayton, DE $84,500 Dagsboro, DE $83,527 Delmar, DE $83,393 Ellendale, DE $83,646 Felton, DE $84,117 Fenwick Island, DE $83,546 Frankford, DE $83,400 Frederica, DE $84,201

Georgetown, DE $83,496 Greenwood, DE $83,883 Harbeson, DE $83,585 Harrington, DE $84,011 Hartly, DE $84,272 Houston, DE $83,891 Kenton, DE $84,504 Laurel, DE $83,446

Yorklyn, DE $84,211

Emergency RN Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

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

The top paying industry for an Emergency RN

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$101,149	$49.0	20%

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

Understanding how an Emergency 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 July 01, 2026

$75,032

Average $84,290/year

$94,666

$6,253

Average $7,024/month

$7,889

$1,443

Average $1,621/week

$1,821

$36

Average $41/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,666	$7,889	$1,821	$46
Average	$84,290	$7,024	$1,621	$41
25th Percentile	$75,032	$6,253	$1,443	$36

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