Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide: Delaware
Average Nurse Practitioner Salary
$54.05/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Delaware is $54.05 per hour. This is 40% lower than the US average of $75.48.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nurse Practitioner salaries in Delaware compared to National Averages
$54.05/hour
Delaware
40% lower than the US average.
$75.48/hour
United States
What cities in Delaware pay the most for Nurse Practitioners?
Wilmington, Delaware and Newark, Delaware pay Nurse Practitioners the most, both averaging $52 per hour. Wilmington, Delaware also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Delaware average for Nurse Practitioners is $54 per hour — Wilmington, Delaware and Newark, Delaware pay 5% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, Delaware | $52 | $65 |
| Newark, Delaware | $52 | $65 |
How does the pay for Nurse Practitioners in Delaware compare to nearby states?
New York pays Nurse Practitioners the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Connecticut ($55) and Maryland ($54). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $78. For comparison, the Delaware average for Nurse Practitioners is $54 per hour — New York pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $59 | $78 |
| Connecticut | $55 | $76 |
| Maryland | $54 | $73 |
| Virginia | $52 | $68 |
| North Carolina | $51 | $65 |
| Pennsylvania | $49 | $62 |
Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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