Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Wilmington, DE
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$37.33/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Wilmington, DE is $37.33 per hour. This is 30% lower than the Delaware average of $48.39.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Wilmington, DE compared to State and National Averages
$37.33/hour
Wilmington, DE
27% lower than the US average.
$48.39/hour
Delaware
2% higher than the US average.
$47.38/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Wilmington Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Wilmington Compare to Other Cities
Newark, Delaware
$37/hour
This is equal to the Wilmington average
Woodbridge, Virginia
$40/hour
This is 7% higher than the Wilmington average of $37.33.
Fredericksburg, Virginia
$40/hour
This is 7% higher 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 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Wilmington?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $38 | $38 |
Last updated on June 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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$27-49/hour
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