Nursing Assistant salary in Delaware
What nursing assistants earn in Delaware and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$42,030$20.21 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$38,490 – $45,210Top 10%: $48,080+
Jobs5,5301.22× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant 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 | $46,220 | $22.22 | 30,680 |
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $40,390 | $19.42 | 1,360 |
| Dover, DE | $39,600 | $19.04 | 890 |
Hospitals and jobs in Delaware
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Maryland · $43,240 Virginia · $43,200 Montana · $40,900 Nebraska · $40,000 Utah · $39,840 Michigan · $39,570
Other healthcare salaries in Delaware
Registered Nurses · $99,520 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Medical Assistants · $44,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $68,710 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,430 Nurse Practitioners · $131,040 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 nursing assistant make in Delaware?
Nursing Assistants in Delaware earned a median of $42,030 a year ($20.21 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $38,490 to $45,210.
Where in Delaware do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Delaware, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $46,220.
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.