Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Delaware

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Delaware?

The highest paying employer in Delaware for Registered Nurse jobs is Skyline Med Staff Home Health, paying up to $45/hr. This is 15% lower than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in Delaware.

Q: What cities in Delaware pay the most for Registered Nurses?

Newark is currently the highest paying city in Delaware for Registered Nurse jobs, paying up to $49/hr. This is 40% lower than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in Delaware. Other top paying cities include New Castle, paying up to $49/hr, Wilmington, paying up to $49/hr, and Middletown, paying up to $49/hr.

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Average Registered Nurse Salary

$52.11/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Delaware is $52.11 per hour. This is 23% higher than the US average of $40.02.

Last updated on January 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Delaware compared to National Averages

$52.11/hour

Delaware

23% higher than the US average.

$40.02/hour

United States

What cities in Delaware pay the most for Registered Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Newark, Delaware	$37	$49
Wilmington, Delaware	$37	$49
Dover, Delaware	$33	$40

What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Delaware?

Specialty	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Med Surg	$61	$61
Med Surg / Telemetry	$61	$61
Float	$61	$61
ED - Emergency Department	$61	$61
OR - Operating Room	$58	$61

How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Delaware compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
New York	$68	$77
Massachusetts	$62	$66
West Virginia	$56	$70
Maryland	$49	$61
New Jersey	$49	$58
Pennsylvania	$48	$55
Connecticut	$48	$48
District of Columbia	$46	$64
North Carolina	$45	$47
Virginia	$33	$38