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

A Wound Nurse's salary grows with experience: starting around $101,718 for beginners, reaching about $105,589 at mid-level, and approach $110,991 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Wound Nurse?

Wound Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Wound Nurse roles are District of Columbia $113,719, California $113,288, Massachusetts $111,778. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Wound Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Wound Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Wound Care Specialist Nurse: $112,676; Wound Care Nurse: $109,291; Staff Nurse - RN - Wound Care - Home Care: $108,828; Wound Ostomy Nurse: $108,250; Lvn Wound Care Nurse: $107,315.

Wound Nurse Salary in Delaware

How much does a Wound Nurse make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Wound Nurse in Delaware is $104,013 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $125,255
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,293 to $115,132
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,443

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered HR

AI-Powered Talent

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Wound Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,132	$9,594	$2,214	$55
Average	$104,013	$8,668	$2,000	$50
25th Percentile	$94,293	$7,858	$1,813	$45

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Wound Nurse Job Openings in Delaware

Registered Nurse

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic - Wilmington, DE

Registered Nurse

Bethany on the Lake - ALEXANDRIA, MN

Registered Nurse

Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center - MANKATO, MN

Registered Nurse

Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center - MANKATO, MN

Search More Wound Nurse Jobs in Delaware

Key Factors That Influence Wound Nurse Salaries

A Wound 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 Wound Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Wound 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): $101,718
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,988
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,589
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,631
Expert (over 8 years): $110,991

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Wound Nurse	$101,718
Intermediate Level Wound Nurse	$101,988
Senior Level Wound Nurse	$105,589
Specialist Level Wound Nurse	$110,631
Expert Level Wound Nurse	$110,991

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

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

District of Columbia: $113,719.
California: $113,288.
Massachusetts: $111,778.

District of Columbia $113,719 California $113,288 Massachusetts $111,778 Washington $111,367 New Jersey $111,326 Alaska $111,182 Connecticut $109,765 New York $109,190

Hawaii $107,351 Rhode Island $106,489 Maryland $105,903 Minnesota $105,102 Colorado $104,794 Illinois $104,691 Oregon $104,301 Delaware $104,013

New Hampshire $103,833 Virginia $103,428 Pennsylvania $102,247 Nevada $101,651 North Dakota $101,456 Michigan $101,148 Wisconsin $101,035 Vermont $100,809

Texas $100,182 Maine $100,141 Arizona $100,080 Ohio $100,008 Georgia $99,063 Indiana $98,590 Wyoming $98,498 Utah $98,354

Iowa $98,293 Kansas $97,800 Louisiana $97,656 North Carolina $97,604 Missouri $97,584 Florida $97,183 Montana $96,968 Nebraska $96,762

Kentucky $96,649 South Carolina $96,238 Tennessee $95,982 Idaho $95,879 New Mexico $95,129 Oklahoma $94,965 Alabama $94,359 South Dakota $93,342

Arkansas $92,787 West Virginia $92,489 Mississippi $91,596

Top Paying Cities for Wound 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: $103,545
Little Creek: $104,303
Magnolia: $104,153

Lincoln, DE $103,545 Little Creek, DE $104,303 Magnolia, DE $104,153 Milford, DE $103,808 Marydel, DE $103,978 Millsboro, DE $103,111 Millville, DE $103,270 Milton, DE $103,449

Nassau, DE $103,523 Ocean View, DE $103,252 Rehoboth Beach, DE $103,451 Seaford, DE $103,509 Selbyville, DE $103,081 Smyrna, DE $104,375 Viola, DE $103,894 Woodside, DE $104,174

Bear, DE $103,933 Newark, DE $103,894 Claymont, DE $104,107 Delaware City, DE $103,998 Hockessin, DE $103,885 Kirkwood, DE $103,978 Middletown, DE $104,019 Montchanin, DE $103,909

New Castle, DE $103,924 Odessa, DE $104,070 Port Penn, DE $104,140 Rockland, DE $103,919 Saint Georges, DE $103,986 Townsend, DE $104,146 Winterthur, DE $103,931 Lewes, DE $103,489

Wilmington, DE $103,890 Dover, DE $104,303 Dover Afb, DE $103,754 Bethany Beach, DE $103,143 Bethel, DE $103,250 Bridgeville, DE $103,494 Camden Wyoming, DE $104,009 Cheswold, DE $104,269

Clayton, DE $104,272 Dagsboro, DE $103,072 Delmar, DE $102,906 Ellendale, DE $103,218 Felton, DE $103,800 Fenwick Island, DE $103,094 Frankford, DE $102,914 Frederica, DE $103,902

Georgetown, DE $103,033 Greenwood, DE $103,510 Harbeson, DE $103,142 Harrington, DE $103,668 Hartly, DE $103,991 Houston, DE $103,520 Kenton, DE $104,277 Laurel, DE $102,971

Yorklyn, DE $103,916

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

Understanding how a Wound 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 May 01, 2026

$94,293

Average $104,013/year

$115,132

$7,858

Average $8,668/month

$9,594

$1,813

Average $2,000/week

$2,214

$45

Average $50/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,132	$9,594	$2,214	$55
Average	$104,013	$8,668	$2,000	$50
25th Percentile	$94,293	$7,858	$1,813	$45

Salaries of jobs related to Wound Nurse

Find Your Next Wound Nurse Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Wound Nurse job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Delaware

Cost of Living in Delaware is

1.3% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about