What are the main factors that influence a Nurse'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 Nurse?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Nurse roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change A Nurse's salary?

A Nurse's salary grows with experience: a Staff Nurse - RN I (0-2 years)earns $76,719, a Nurse (2-4 years)earns $86,955, a Staff Nurse - RN III (4-7 years)earns $101,107,

What are the highest paying states for a Nurse?

Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Nurse roles are District of Columbia $95,725, California $95,362, Massachusetts $94,091. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Nurse Practitioner: $116,758; Registered Nurse Nurse Practitioner: $115,032; Registered Nurse Charge Nurse: $103,395; Charge Nurse: $102,407; Registered Nurse Nurse Manager: $91,426.

Nurse Salary in Delaware

How much does a Nurse make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nurse in Delaware is $87,555 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,159
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,729 to $95,723
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,424

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Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,723	$7,977	$1,841	$46
Average	$87,555	$7,296	$1,684	$42
25th Percentile	$81,729	$6,811	$1,572	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Nurse Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $95,725.
California: $95,362.
Massachusetts: $94,091.

District of Columbia $95,725 California $95,362 Massachusetts $94,091 Washington $93,745 New Jersey $93,711 Alaska $93,590 Connecticut $92,397 New York $91,913

Hawaii $90,365 Rhode Island $89,639 Maryland $89,146 Minnesota $88,472 Colorado $88,212 Illinois $88,126 Oregon $87,797 Delaware $87,555

New Hampshire $87,403 Virginia $87,062 Pennsylvania $86,068 Nevada $85,567 North Dakota $85,402 Michigan $85,143 Wisconsin $85,048 Vermont $84,858

Texas $84,330 Maine $84,296 Arizona $84,244 Ohio $84,183 Georgia $83,388 Indiana $82,990 Wyoming $82,912 Utah $82,791

Iowa $82,739 Kansas $82,324 Louisiana $82,203 North Carolina $82,160 Missouri $82,143 Florida $81,806 Montana $81,624 Nebraska $81,451

Kentucky $81,356 South Carolina $81,010 Tennessee $80,794 Idaho $80,708 New Mexico $80,077 Oklahoma $79,938 Alabama $79,428 South Dakota $78,572

Arkansas $78,105 West Virginia $77,855 Mississippi $77,102

Top Paying Cities for Nurses

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: $87,161
Little Creek: $87,799
Magnolia: $87,673

Lincoln, DE $87,161 Little Creek, DE $87,799 Magnolia, DE $87,673 Milford, DE $87,382 Marydel, DE $87,526 Millsboro, DE $86,795 Millville, DE $86,929 Milton, DE $87,080

Nassau, DE $87,143 Ocean View, DE $86,914 Rehoboth Beach, DE $87,081 Seaford, DE $87,131 Selbyville, DE $86,770 Smyrna, DE $87,859 Viola, DE $87,455 Woodside, DE $87,690

Bear, DE $87,488 Newark, DE $87,455 Claymont, DE $87,634 Delaware City, DE $87,542 Hockessin, DE $87,447 Kirkwood, DE $87,526 Middletown, DE $87,559 Montchanin, DE $87,467

New Castle, DE $87,480 Odessa, DE $87,603 Port Penn, DE $87,661 Rockland, DE $87,476 Saint Georges, DE $87,532 Townsend, DE $87,667 Winterthur, DE $87,486 Lewes, DE $87,113

Wilmington, DE $87,451 Dover, DE $87,799 Dover Afb, DE $87,336 Bethany Beach, DE $86,823 Bethel, DE $86,913 Bridgeville, DE $87,118 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,552 Cheswold, DE $87,770

Clayton, DE $87,773 Dagsboro, DE $86,762 Delmar, DE $86,623 Ellendale, DE $86,886 Felton, DE $87,375 Fenwick Island, DE $86,781 Frankford, DE $86,630 Frederica, DE $87,462

Georgetown, DE $86,729 Greenwood, DE $87,131 Harbeson, DE $86,822 Harrington, DE $87,265 Hartly, DE $87,536 Houston, DE $87,140 Kenton, DE $87,777 Laurel, DE $86,678

Yorklyn, DE $87,473

Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Nurse roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Nurse positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Nurse

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$100,688	$48.0	15%
Biotechnology	$98,499	$47.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$94,122	$45.0	7%
Insurance	$91,933	$44.0	5%

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

Understanding how a Nurse'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

$81,729

Average $87,555/year

$95,723

$6,811

Average $7,296/month

$7,977

$1,572

Average $1,684/week

$1,841

$39

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,723	$7,977	$1,841	$46
Average	$87,555	$7,296	$1,684	$42
25th Percentile	$81,729	$6,811	$1,572	$39

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