Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Wilmington, DE
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$37.33/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Wilmington, DE is $37.33 per hour. This is 27% lower than the Delaware average of $47.48.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Wilmington, DE compared to State and National Averages
$37.33/hour
Wilmington, DE
29% lower than the US average.
$47.48/hour
Delaware
1% lower than the US average.
$48.05/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Wilmington Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Wilmington Compare to Other Cities
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
$47/hour
This is 20% higher than the Wilmington average of $37.33.
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
$37/hour
This is equal to the Wilmington average
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
$34/hour
This is 11% lower than the Wilmington average of $37.33.
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 |
Last updated on March 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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