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

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$68,710/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$33.03/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
2,240
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,842 #22 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Delaware, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Delaware earn a median of $68,710 per year ($33.03 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $59,210, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $77,580. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $68,710 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $68,710 is worth about $68,842 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #22 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,210
$28.47/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$68,710
$33.03/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,580
$37.30/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $68,710 $68,842
New Jersey $75,160 $69,078 −$6,450
Maryland $74,660 $71,133 −$5,950
Pennsylvania $63,940 $65,531 +$4,770

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Delaware: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Delaware?

Licensed practical nurses in Delaware earn a median of $68,710 per year ($33.03 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Delaware pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $68,710, Delaware pays 7% above the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 2,240 work in the state.

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