Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Delaware
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$48.39/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Delaware is $48.39 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $47.60.
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Delaware compared to National Averages
$48.39/hour
Delaware
2% higher than the US average.
$47.60/hour
United States
What cities in Delaware pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Newark, Delaware and Wilmington, Delaware pay Nursing Home Nurses the most, both averaging $37 per hour, ahead of Dover, Delaware ($33). Newark, Delaware also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Delaware average for Nursing Home Nurses is $48 per hour — Newark, Delaware and Wilmington, Delaware pay 23% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, Delaware | $37 | $49 |
| Wilmington, Delaware | $37 | $49 |
| Dover, Delaware | $33 | $40 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Delaware compare to nearby states?
New Jersey pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Maryland ($54) and Virginia ($53). New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Delaware average for Nursing Home Nurses is $48 per hour — New Jersey pays 22% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $59 | $61 |
| Maryland | $54 | $60 |
| Virginia | $53 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $55 |
| Connecticut | $34 | $47 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Delaware?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Delaware average for Nursing Home Nurses is $48 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 14% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $42 | $49 |
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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