Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Dover, DE
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$33.37/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Dover, DE is $33.37 per hour. This is 44% lower than the Delaware average of $48.03.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Dover, DE compared to State and National Averages
$33.37/hour
Dover, DE
39% lower than the US average.
$48.03/hour
Delaware
4% higher than the US average.
$46.26/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Dover Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Dover Compare to Other Cities
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.
Laurel, Maryland
$40/hour
This is 17% 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 |
Last updated on April 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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