Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Delaware

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Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$25.73/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Delaware is $25.73 per hour. This is 33% lower than the US average of $34.32.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Delaware compared to National Averages

$25.73/hour

Delaware

33% lower than the US average.

$34.32/hour

United States

What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Delaware?

Only LPN / LVN reports pay data among Nursing specialties in Delaware, averaging $30 per hour. For comparison, the Delaware average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $26 per hour — LPN / LVN earns 17% more.

Specialty	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
LPN / LVN	$30	$30

How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Delaware compare to nearby states?

Massachusetts pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $38 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($30) and Maryland ($26). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Delaware average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $26 per hour — Massachusetts pays 48% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Massachusetts	$38	$38
Pennsylvania	$30	$32
Maryland	$26	$32
New York	$24	$30
Virginia	$22	$28
North Carolina	$22	$28
West Virginia	$18	$23

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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