As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nursery Assistant in Delaware is $37,473, equivalent to $18 per hour, $721 weekly, or $3,123 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Nursery Assistant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Nursery Assistant in Delaware vary widely, spanning from $28,959 to $44,618. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,016) and 75th percentile ($41,213), while top earners (90th percentile) make $44,618 per year. This $8,197 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or First Aid, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Delaware Nursery Assistant often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 67 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 nationwide for Nursery 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
Nursery Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nursery Assistant Salary $28,959 DE April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nursery Assistant Salary $33,016 DE April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nursery Assistant Salary $37,473 DE April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nursery Assistant Salary $41,213 DE April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nursery Assistant Salary $44,618 DE April 01, 2026
25% $33,016 10% $28,959 90% $44,618 75% $41,213 $37,473 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $38,487 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $38,502 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $39,327 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $39,327 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $38,693 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $39,327 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $39,590 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $38,914 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $38,772 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $39,590 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Nursery Assistant


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