What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Chaplain's salary?

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

How does experience change An Assistant Chaplain's salary?

An Assistant Chaplain's salary grows with experience: starting around $59,806 for beginners, reaching about $62,617 at mid-level, and approach $64,655 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Chaplain?

Assistant Chaplain salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Chaplain roles are District of Columbia $68,460, California $68,200, Massachusetts $67,291. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Chaplain roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Chaplain level roles vary by specialization: Hospice Chaplain: $69,897; Chaplain: $65,714; Staff Chaplain: $65,669; Prison Chaplain: $63,716; Chaplain - Healthcare: $63,702.

Assistant Chaplain Salary in Delaware

How much does an Assistant Chaplain make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Chaplain in Delaware is $62,616 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an Assistant Chaplain's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,444
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,427 to $67,237
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,881

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Assistant Chaplain Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,237	$5,603	$1,293	$32
Average	$62,616	$5,218	$1,204	$30
25th Percentile	$55,427	$4,619	$1,066	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Chaplain Salaries

An Assistant Chaplain'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 Assistant Chaplain Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Chaplain'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): $59,806
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,031
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,617
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,519
Expert (over 8 years): $64,655

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Assistant Chaplain	$59,806
Intermediate Level Assistant Chaplain	$60,031
Senior Level Assistant Chaplain	$62,617
Specialist Level Assistant Chaplain	$64,519
Expert Level Assistant Chaplain	$64,655

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How Do Assistant Chaplain 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 Assistant Chaplains. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,460.
California: $68,200.
Massachusetts: $67,291.

District of Columbia $68,460 California $68,200 Massachusetts $67,291 Washington $67,044 New Jersey $67,019 Alaska $66,932 Connecticut $66,079 New York $65,733

Hawaii $64,626 Rhode Island $64,107 Maryland $63,754 Minnesota $63,272 Colorado $63,086 Illinois $63,025 Oregon $62,790 Delaware $62,616

New Hampshire $62,508 Virginia $62,264 Pennsylvania $61,553 Nevada $61,194 North Dakota $61,077 Michigan $60,891 Wisconsin $60,823 Vermont $60,687

Texas $60,310 Maine $60,285 Arizona $60,248 Ohio $60,205 Georgia $59,636 Indiana $59,352 Wyoming $59,296 Utah $59,210

Iowa $59,172 Kansas $58,876 Louisiana $58,789 North Carolina $58,758 Missouri $58,746 Florida $58,505 Montana $58,375 Nebraska $58,251

Kentucky $58,183 South Carolina $57,936 Tennessee $57,781 Idaho $57,719 New Mexico $57,268 Oklahoma $57,169 Alabama $56,804 South Dakota $56,192

Arkansas $55,858 West Virginia $55,679 Mississippi $55,141

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Chaplains

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: $62,335
Little Creek: $62,791
Magnolia: $62,701

Lincoln, DE $62,335 Little Creek, DE $62,791 Magnolia, DE $62,701 Milford, DE $62,493 Marydel, DE $62,595 Millsboro, DE $62,073 Millville, DE $62,169 Milton, DE $62,276

Nassau, DE $62,322 Ocean View, DE $62,158 Rehoboth Beach, DE $62,278 Seaford, DE $62,313 Selbyville, DE $62,055 Smyrna, DE $62,834 Viola, DE $62,545 Woodside, DE $62,713

Bear, DE $62,568 Newark, DE $62,545 Claymont, DE $62,673 Delaware City, DE $62,607 Hockessin, DE $62,539 Kirkwood, DE $62,595 Middletown, DE $62,620 Montchanin, DE $62,553

New Castle, DE $62,563 Odessa, DE $62,650 Port Penn, DE $62,693 Rockland, DE $62,560 Saint Georges, DE $62,600 Townsend, DE $62,696 Winterthur, DE $62,567 Lewes, DE $62,300

Wilmington, DE $62,542 Dover, DE $62,791 Dover Afb, DE $62,460 Bethany Beach, DE $62,093 Bethel, DE $62,157 Bridgeville, DE $62,304 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,614 Cheswold, DE $62,770

Clayton, DE $62,772 Dagsboro, DE $62,049 Delmar, DE $61,950 Ellendale, DE $62,138 Felton, DE $62,488 Fenwick Island, DE $62,063 Frankford, DE $61,955 Frederica, DE $62,550

Georgetown, DE $62,026 Greenwood, DE $62,313 Harbeson, DE $62,092 Harrington, DE $62,409 Hartly, DE $62,603 Houston, DE $62,320 Kenton, DE $62,775 Laurel, DE $61,989

Yorklyn, DE $62,558

Assistant Chaplain Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Chaplain'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 June 01, 2026

$55,427

Average $62,616/year

$67,237

$4,619

Average $5,218/month

$5,603

$1,066

Average $1,204/week

$1,293

$27

Average $30/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,237	$5,603	$1,293	$32
Average	$62,616	$5,218	$1,204	$30
25th Percentile	$55,427	$4,619	$1,066	$27

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