What are the main factors that influence an Advanced Practice 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 Advanced Practice Nurse?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Advanced Practice Nurse roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Advanced Practice Nurse's salary?

An Advanced Practice Nurse's salary grows with experience: starting around $113,823 for beginners, reaching about $116,568 at mid-level, and approach $120,185 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Advanced Practice Nurse?

Advanced Practice Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Advanced Practice Nurse roles are District of Columbia $127,805, California $127,320, Massachusetts $125,624. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Advanced Practice Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Advanced Practice Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Advanced Practice Clinician: $122,777; Advanced practice nurse educator: $121,913; Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber: $120,291; Advanced Practice Nurse - Nurse Practitioner: $118,313; Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner: $115,560.

Advanced Practice Nurse Salary in Delaware

How much does an Advanced Practice Nurse make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Advanced Practice Nurse in Delaware is $116,897 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,136
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,642 to $124,350
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,946

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Advanced Practice Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,350	$10,363	$2,391	$60
Average	$116,897	$9,741	$2,248	$56
25th Percentile	$110,642	$9,220	$2,128	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Advanced Practice Nurse Salaries

An Advanced Practice 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 Advanced Practice Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Advanced Practice 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): $113,823
Early Career (1-2 years): $114,291
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,568
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,637
Expert (over 8 years): $120,185

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Advanced Practice Nurse	$113,823
Intermediate Level Advanced Practice Nurse	$114,291
Senior Level Advanced Practice Nurse	$116,568
Specialist Level Advanced Practice Nurse	$119,637
Expert Level Advanced Practice Nurse	$120,185

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

District of Columbia: $127,805.
California: $127,320.
Massachusetts: $125,624.

District of Columbia $127,805 California $127,320 Massachusetts $125,624 Washington $125,162 New Jersey $125,116 Alaska $124,954 Connecticut $123,361 New York $122,715

Hawaii $120,648 Rhode Island $119,679 Maryland $119,021 Minnesota $118,121 Colorado $117,774 Illinois $117,659 Oregon $117,220 Delaware $116,897

New Hampshire $116,694 Virginia $116,239 Pennsylvania $114,912 Nevada $114,242 North Dakota $114,023 Michigan $113,676 Wisconsin $113,549 Vermont $113,296

Texas $112,591 Maine $112,545 Arizona $112,476 Ohio $112,395 Georgia $111,333 Indiana $110,802 Wyoming $110,698 Utah $110,537

Iowa $110,467 Kansas $109,913 Louisiana $109,752 North Carolina $109,694 Missouri $109,671 Florida $109,221 Montana $108,978 Nebraska $108,748

Kentucky $108,621 South Carolina $108,159 Tennessee $107,870 Idaho $107,755 New Mexico $106,912 Oklahoma $106,728 Alabama $106,046 South Dakota $104,904

Arkansas $104,280 West Virginia $103,946 Mississippi $102,941

Top Paying Cities for Advanced Practice 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: $116,371
Little Creek: $117,222
Magnolia: $117,054

Lincoln, DE $116,371 Little Creek, DE $117,222 Magnolia, DE $117,054 Milford, DE $116,666 Marydel, DE $116,858 Millsboro, DE $115,882 Millville, DE $116,061 Milton, DE $116,262

Nassau, DE $116,346 Ocean View, DE $116,042 Rehoboth Beach, DE $116,264 Seaford, DE $116,330 Selbyville, DE $115,849 Smyrna, DE $117,303 Viola, DE $116,763 Woodside, DE $117,077

Bear, DE $116,807 Newark, DE $116,763 Claymont, DE $117,002 Delaware City, DE $116,880 Hockessin, DE $116,753 Kirkwood, DE $116,858 Middletown, DE $116,903 Montchanin, DE $116,779

New Castle, DE $116,797 Odessa, DE $116,960 Port Penn, DE $117,039 Rockland, DE $116,791 Saint Georges, DE $116,866 Townsend, DE $117,046 Winterthur, DE $116,805 Lewes, DE $116,307

Wilmington, DE $116,758 Dover, DE $117,222 Dover Afb, DE $116,605 Bethany Beach, DE $115,919 Bethel, DE $116,039 Bridgeville, DE $116,313 Camden Wyoming, DE $116,892 Cheswold, DE $117,184

Clayton, DE $117,188 Dagsboro, DE $115,838 Delmar, DE $115,653 Ellendale, DE $116,004 Felton, DE $116,657 Fenwick Island, DE $115,864 Frankford, DE $115,662 Frederica, DE $116,772

Georgetown, DE $115,795 Greenwood, DE $116,331 Harbeson, DE $115,918 Harrington, DE $116,509 Hartly, DE $116,872 Houston, DE $116,343 Kenton, DE $117,194 Laurel, DE $115,725

Yorklyn, DE $116,787

Advanced Practice Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Advanced Practice Nurse roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Advanced Practice Nurse positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Advanced Practice Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Advanced Practice Nurse

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$140,276	$67.0	20%

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

Understanding how an Advanced Practice 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.

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$110,642

Average $116,897/year

$124,350

$9,220

Average $9,741/month

$10,363

$2,128

Average $2,248/week

$2,391

$53

Average $56/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,350	$10,363	$2,391	$60
Average	$116,897	$9,741	$2,248	$56
25th Percentile	$110,642	$9,220	$2,128	$53

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