Comprehensive salary overview for Delaware based on 454,250 workers across 518 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Delaware based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | $236,800 | $215,760 | 70 |
| 2 | Psychiatrists | $236,740 | $238,660 | 80 |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $235,960 | $238,210 | 640 |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | $232,180 | $223,310 | 1,100 |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $224,690 | $228,740 | 360 |
| 6 | Pediatricians, General | $211,340 | $205,530 | 250 |
| 7 | Sales Manager | $201,090 | $199,560 | 1,070 |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $190,460 | $233,680 | 440 |
| 9 | Podiatrists | $187,180 | $170,240 | 70 |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $180,960 | $194,130 | 1,610 |
| 11 | Financial Manager | $180,050 | $196,990 | 2,800 |
| 12 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $173,910 | $174,410 | 430 |
| 13 | Lawyer | $172,710 | $196,880 | 2,970 |
| 14 | Managers, All Other | $170,310 | $177,020 | 1,170 |
| 15 | Sales Engineers | $166,400 | $168,830 | 100 |
| 16 | Training and Development Managers | $165,350 | $158,800 | 40 |
| 17 | Commercial Pilots | $155,640 | $164,410 | 100 |
| 18 | Public Relations Managers | $154,200 | $160,060 | 160 |
| 19 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $153,600 | $205,520 | N/A |
| 20 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $150,590 | $150,520 | 310 |
| 21 | Database Architects | $146,430 | $150,060 | N/A |
| 22 | Human Resources Manager | $145,630 | $154,060 | 630 |
| 23 | Industrial Production Managers | $142,790 | $147,390 | 390 |
| 24 | Pharmacist | $140,470 | $138,860 | 790 |
| 25 | Physician Assistants | $138,720 | $140,450 | 690 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Delaware by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $27,560 | N/A |
| Shampooers | $27,670 | 170 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,130 | 1,720 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $28,480 | 660 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $28,600 | N/A |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,950 | 790 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $29,050 | 230 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $29,220 | 150 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,270 | 1,710 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,280 | 960 |
The most common jobs in Delaware by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 13,800 | $30,210 |
| Retail Salespersons | 13,470 | $34,200 |
| Registered Nurse | 13,260 | $92,610 |
| Cashiers | 11,880 | $30,920 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 9,750 | $31,760 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 8,910 | $34,560 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 8,220 | $38,630 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 8,040 | $33,750 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 7,360 | $46,300 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 6,980 | $60,030 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.