Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Dover, DE

Q: What cities in Delaware pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Newark is currently the highest paying city in Delaware for Long Term Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $49/hr. This is 11% higher than the average pay for Long Term Care 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 Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$33.37/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Dover, DE is $33.37 per hour. This is 47% lower than the Delaware average of $49.01.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Dover, DE compared to State and National Averages

$33.37/hour

Dover, DE

44% lower than the US average.

$49.01/hour

Delaware

2% higher than the US average.

$47.97/hour

United States

How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Dover Compare to Other Cities

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Newark, Delaware

$37/hour

This is 11% higher than the Dover average of $33.37.

Wilmington, Delaware

$37/hour

This is 11% higher than the Dover average of $33.37.

Baltimore, Maryland

$38/hour

This is 12% higher than the Dover average of $33.37.

What cities in Delaware pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

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

What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Dover?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$33	$33

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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