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How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in Delaware?

What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Delaware and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).

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Median pay in Delaware
$68,710

a year, or $33.03 an hour. That is 7% more than the national median of $64,400.

The middle half of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Delaware earn $64,420 to $75,020.

Pay range in Delaware
Bottom 10% earn under
$59,210
25th percentile
$64,420
Median
$68,710
75th percentile
$75,020
Top 10% earn over
$77,580
Rank among states
#18 of 50

Delaware pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses more than 32 of the other 49 states. Highest: Washington ($83,150).

Jobs in Delaware
2,240

4.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the state, 1.11× the U.S. concentration.

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Delaware cities

Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them, including metro areas that cross into neighboring states.. Click a column to sort.

AreaPay a yearHourlyJobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $70,710 $34.00 15,920
Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $67,790 $32.59 430
Dover, DE $62,140 $29.88 300
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States with similar licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay

Hawaii $71,140 median a year · +4% vs Delaware Vermont $69,930 median a year · +2% vs Delaware New York $67,180 median a year · −2% vs Delaware Indiana $65,720 median a year · −4% vs Delaware Michigan $65,460 median a year · −5% vs Delaware Virginia $64,920 median a year · −6% vs Delaware

Other healthcare salaries in Delaware

Registered Nurses $99,520 median a year · 14,290 jobs Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,320 median a year · 11,820 jobs Nursing Assistants $42,030 median a year · 5,530 jobs Medical Assistants $44,490 median a year · 2,880 jobs Pharmacy Technicians $46,430 median a year · 1,480 jobs Nurse Practitioners $131,040 median a year · 1,430 jobs Physicians, All Other $297,470 median a year · 1,370 jobs Physical Therapists $102,050 median a year · 1,260 jobs Dental Assistants $47,600 median a year · 990 jobs Emergency Medical Technicians $46,790 median a year · 950 jobs Physician Assistants $139,350 median a year · 860 jobs Pharmacists $152,880 median a year · 790 jobs
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Questions about licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay in Delaware

How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Delaware?

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Delaware earned a median of $68,710 a year ($33.03 an hour) in May 2025, 7% more than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $64,420 to $75,020.

Where in Delaware do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?

Among areas in Delaware, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $70,710.

How does Delaware rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?

Delaware ranks #18 of 50 states for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses pay. Washington pays the most, at $83,150 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.

How many licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses work in Delaware?

About 2,240 people worked as licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Delaware in May 2025, or 4.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the state.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.