Nurse Practitioner salary in Delaware
What nurse practitioners earn in Delaware and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$131,040$63.00 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $132,300
Middle half earn$112,020 – $153,050Top 10%: $162,870+
Jobs1,4301.42× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Practitioner pay in Delaware cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $135,700 | $65.24 | 6,590 |
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $135,530 | $65.16 | 220 |
| Dover, DE | $122,930 | $59.10 | 190 |
Hospitals and jobs in Delaware
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar states
Texas · $131,670 Michigan · $131,450 Maryland · $131,110 Utah · $130,920 Illinois · $130,680 Maine · $130,260
Other healthcare salaries in Delaware
Registered Nurses · $99,520 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Nursing Assistants · $42,030 Medical Assistants · $44,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $68,710 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,430 Physicians, All Other · $297,470 Physical Therapists · $102,050 Dental Assistants · $47,600 Emergency Medical Technicians · $46,790 Physician Assistants · $139,350 Pharmacists · $152,880
Questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Delaware?
Nurse Practitioners in Delaware earned a median of $131,040 a year ($63.00 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $132,300. The middle half earned $112,020 to $153,050.
Where in Delaware do nurse practitioners earn the most?
Among areas in Delaware, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $135,700.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.