As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Daycare Assistant in Delaware is $29,422, equivalent to $14 per hour, $566 weekly, or $2,452 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Daycare Assistant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Daycare Assistant in Delaware vary widely, spanning from $25,275 to $34,248. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($27,251) and 75th percentile ($31,948), while top earners (90th percentile) make $34,248 per year. This $4,697 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Child Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Delaware Daycare Assistant often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 88 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 nationwide for Daycare Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Daycare Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $25,275 DE January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $27,251 DE January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $29,422 DE January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $31,948 DE January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Daycare Assistant Salary $34,248 DE January 01, 2026
25% $27,251 10% $25,275 90% $34,248 75% $31,948 $29,422 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $31,528 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $31,541 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $32,217 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $32,217 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $31,697 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $32,217 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $32,432 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $31,879 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $31,762 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $32,432 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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    Child Care Center Teacher


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    Daycare Assistant

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Child Caregiver II

    1 - 3 years experience
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