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

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$131,040/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.00/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
1,430
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$131,292 #42 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in Delaware, explained

Nurse practitioners in Delaware earn a median of $131,040 per year ($63.00 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $97,450, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $162,870. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $131,040 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $131,040 is worth about $131,292 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #42 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$97,450
$46.85/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$131,040
$63.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$162,870
$78.30/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $131,040 $131,292
New Jersey $159,310 $146,418 −$28,270
Maryland $131,110 $124,915 −$70
Pennsylvania $130,140 $133,378 +$900

Nurse Practitioner in Delaware: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in Delaware?

Nurse practitioners in Delaware earn a median of $131,040 per year ($63.00 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does Delaware pay nurse practitioners well?

At $131,040, Delaware pays 1% below the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 1,430 work in the state.

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