verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Accountant Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$95,020/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.69/hr
▲ 14% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
6,570
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,203 #2 of 51

Accountant pay in Delaware, explained

Accountants in Delaware earn a median of $95,020 per year ($45.69 per hour), which is 14% above the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $60,500, while the most experienced accountants reach about $132,550. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $95,020 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $95,020 is worth about $95,203 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #2 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,500
$29.09/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$95,020
$45.69/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$132,550
$63.73/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $95,020 $95,203
New Jersey $100,830 $92,670 −$5,810
Maryland $89,370 $85,148 +$5,650
Pennsylvania $79,000 $80,966 +$16,020

Accountant in Delaware: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Delaware?

Accountants in Delaware earn a median of $95,020 per year ($45.69 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Delaware pay accountants well?

At $95,020, Delaware pays 14% above the national median for accountants. An estimated 6,570 work in the state.

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