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

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

How does experience change a Rn Staff Nurse's salary?

A Rn Staff Nurse's salary grows with experience: starting around $80,672 for beginners, reaching about $83,019 at mid-level, and approach $86,456 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Rn Staff Nurse?

Rn Staff Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Rn Staff Nurse roles are District of Columbia $89,699, California $89,359, Massachusetts $88,168. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Rn Staff Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Rn Staff Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Staff Nurse - RN - Research: $94,832; Staff Nurse - RN - CCU: $92,912; Staff Nurse - RN - Dialysis: $90,571; Staff Nurse - RN - Oncology: $88,997; Staff Nurse - RN - Hospice: $87,873.

Rn Staff Nurse Salary in Delaware

How much does a Rn Staff Nurse make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Rn Staff Nurse in Delaware is $82,043 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,506
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,237 to $89,090
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,951

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Rn Staff Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,090	$7,424	$1,713	$43
Average	$82,043	$6,837	$1,578	$39
25th Percentile	$76,237	$6,353	$1,466	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Rn Staff Nurse Salaries

A Rn Staff 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 Experience Level Affects Rn Staff Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Rn Staff Nurse'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): $80,672
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,834
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,019
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,227
Expert (over 8 years): $86,456

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Rn Staff Nurse	$80,672
Intermediate Level Rn Staff Nurse	$80,834
Senior Level Rn Staff Nurse	$83,019
Specialist Level Rn Staff Nurse	$86,227
Expert Level Rn Staff Nurse	$86,456

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How Do Rn Staff 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 Rn Staff Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $89,699.
California: $89,359.
Massachusetts: $88,168.

District of Columbia $89,699 California $89,359 Massachusetts $88,168 Washington $87,844 New Jersey $87,812 Alaska $87,698 Connecticut $86,580 New York $86,127

Hawaii $84,676 Rhode Island $83,996 Maryland $83,534 Minnesota $82,902 Colorado $82,659 Illinois $82,578 Oregon $82,270 Delaware $82,043

New Hampshire $81,901 Virginia $81,582 Pennsylvania $80,650 Nevada $80,180 North Dakota $80,026 Michigan $79,783 Wisconsin $79,694 Vermont $79,516

Texas $79,022 Maine $78,989 Arizona $78,941 Ohio $78,884 Georgia $78,138 Indiana $77,766 Wyoming $77,693 Utah $77,579

Iowa $77,531 Kansas $77,142 Louisiana $77,029 North Carolina $76,988 Missouri $76,972 Florida $76,656 Montana $76,486 Nebraska $76,324

Kentucky $76,235 South Carolina $75,911 Tennessee $75,708 Idaho $75,627 New Mexico $75,036 Oklahoma $74,906 Alabama $74,428 South Dakota $73,626

Arkansas $73,188 West Virginia $72,954 Mississippi $72,249

Top Paying Cities for Rn Staff 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: $84,911
Little Creek: $84,125
Magnolia: $84,474

Lincoln, DE $84,911 Little Creek, DE $84,125 Magnolia, DE $84,474 Milford, DE $84,911 Marydel, DE $83,810 Millsboro, DE $84,911 Millville, DE $85,478 Milton, DE $84,911

Nassau, DE $84,911 Ocean View, DE $85,478 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,478 Seaford, DE $84,020 Selbyville, DE $85,478 Smyrna, DE $83,712 Viola, DE $84,474 Woodside, DE $84,231

Bear, DE $83,097 Newark, DE $83,129 Claymont, DE $83,194 Delaware City, DE $83,129 Hockessin, DE $83,194 Kirkwood, DE $83,129 Middletown, DE $83,542 Montchanin, DE $83,194

New Castle, DE $83,194 Odessa, DE $83,656 Port Penn, DE $82,902 Rockland, DE $83,194 Saint Georges, DE $83,129 Townsend, DE $83,534 Winterthur, DE $83,194 Lewes, DE $84,911

Wilmington, DE $83,194 Dover, DE $84,085 Dover Afb, DE $84,279 Bethany Beach, DE $85,478 Bethel, DE $84,020 Bridgeville, DE $84,911 Camden Wyoming, DE $84,174 Cheswold, DE $83,891

Clayton, DE $83,680 Dagsboro, DE $85,478 Delmar, DE $84,020 Ellendale, DE $84,911 Felton, DE $84,911 Fenwick Island, DE $85,478 Frankford, DE $85,478 Frederica, DE $84,911

Georgetown, DE $84,911 Greenwood, DE $84,911 Harbeson, DE $84,911 Harrington, DE $84,911 Hartly, DE $83,639 Houston, DE $84,911 Kenton, DE $83,680 Laurel, DE $84,020

Yorklyn, DE $83,194

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

Understanding how a Rn Staff 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 January 01, 2026

$76,237

Average $82,043/year

$89,090

$6,353

Average $6,837/month

$7,424

$1,466

Average $1,578/week

$1,713

$37

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,090	$7,424	$1,713	$43
Average	$82,043	$6,837	$1,578	$39
25th Percentile	$76,237	$6,353	$1,466	$37

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