Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Wilmington, DE

Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$37.33/hour

The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Wilmington, DE is $37.33 per hour. This is 63% lower than the Delaware average of $61.00.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Wilmington, DE compared to State and National Averages

$37.33/hour

Wilmington, DE

20% lower than the US average.

$61.00/hour

Delaware

26% higher than the US average.

$44.95/hour

United States

How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Wilmington Compare to Other Cities

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Newark, Delaware

$37/hour

This is equal to the Wilmington average

Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 7% higher than the Wilmington average of $37.33.

Fairfield, Connecticut

$55/hour

This is 32% higher than the Wilmington average of $37.33.

What cities in Delaware pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?

Newark, Delaware and Wilmington, Delaware pay Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, both averaging $37 per hour. Newark, Delaware also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Wilmington, DE average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour, roughly in line with Newark, Delaware and Wilmington, Delaware.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Newark, Delaware$37$49
Wilmington, Delaware$37$49

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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