Salary Report for Delaware Nurse Practitioners

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Delaware is 940.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Delaware earn an average of $116,230 per year or $55.88 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Delaware is less than 1%.
  • Delaware will need 1,180 new Nurse Practitioners by 2030 or 90 new nurses per year.

Delaware Rankings

  • Delaware ranks #23 in the U.S. for Nurse Practitioners salary and #22 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Delaware ranks #43 in the U.S. for the total number of Nurse Practitioners employed.
  • Delaware ranks #43 in U.S. for the number of new Nurse Practitioners needed by 2030.
  • Delaware ranks #19 in U.S. for the percentage of new Nurse Practitioners needed by 2030.

Compare Delaware to U.S.

Delaware Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $116,230 which is 1% less than the national average salary of $118,040.

TypeDelawareU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$55.88$56.75-1.53%
Average Annual Salary$116,230$118,040-1.53%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Delaware, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $99,250 and $128,690 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $152,130, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $90,280, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year94Under $90,280
15%2 – 4 years141$90,280 – $99,250
25%5 – 9 years235$99,250 – $121,470
25%10 – 14 years235$121,470 – $128,690
15%15 – 20 years141$121,470 – $152,130
10%20+ years94Above $152,130
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Delaware nurses earn about $118,760 per year which is less than the average U.S. nurse of $118,040.

Cost-of-living in Delaware is 2% less than the national average, which means Delaware residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

  • National average salary for Nurse Practitioners is $118,040.
  • Average Delaware Nurse Practitioners salary is $116,230.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, Delaware Nurse Practitioners earn an average salary of $118,760.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($34,240), LPNs ($53,040), Registered Nurses ($77,760), and Nurse Midwives ($106,730).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$116,230
Nurse Midwives$106,730
Registered Nurses$77,760
LPNs$53,040
Nursing Assistants$34,240
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Delaware the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (13,350), Nursing Assistants (5,560) and LPNs (2,610).

The three professions in Delaware needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (55.3%), Nurse Midwives (25%) and LPNs (16%).

Title20202030ChangeYearly Openings
Registered Nurses11,66013,35014.5%820
Nursing Assistants4,8505,56014.6%700
LPNs2,2502,61016%220
Nurse Practitioners7601,18055.3%90
Nursing Instructors 38044015.8%40
Nurse Midwives405025%0
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

Salaries Ranked by Delaware Cities

The average salary for Nurse Practitioners in Delaware is $116,230. The top cities that pay Nurse Practitioners the most is Dover ($117,830).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Nurse Practitioners the highest average annual salary is Dover ($124,175).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Nurse Practitioners in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Nurse Practitioners salary will have in that area.

AreaAverage SalaryCOL AdjustedDifference
Dover$117,830$124,175$6,345
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for Delaware Nurse Practitioners

Delaware Nurse Practitioners earn between $90,280 and $152,130 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 940 Nurse Practitioners employed in Delaware which is about 0% of the U.S. total.

Nurse Practitioners are the highest paid nurses in Delaware with an average annual wage of $116,230.

An entry level nurse makes as much as $90,280 a year in Delaware

The most Nurse Practitioners work in the Dover area where 100 Nurse Practitioners are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Delaware earn 118,760 per year, while the average across the United States earns $118,040.

By 2030, Delaware will need 1,180 Nurse Practitioners. A total of 90 Nurse Practitioners will need to enter into the Delaware work forces each year.

City and Rural Summaries

Dover

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $117,830
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $124,175
Hourly Wage: $56.65
Currently Employed: 100
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.89
Dover Salary Report

Official Data Sources for Nurse Practitioners: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data