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85 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Delaware (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 85 occupations in Delaware with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Dermatologists at $442,120/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $100K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

85
Jobs Over $100K

$442,120

#1: Dermatologists

$138,307

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

54,490

Workers in These Jobs

All 85 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Delaware

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Dermatologists	$442,120	$370,170	40
2	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$324,080	$294,730	190
3	Psychiatrists	$279,410	$243,740	100
4	Family Medicine Physicians	$228,000	$226,230	640
5	Pediatricians, General	$219,190	$213,680	180
6	Chief Executives	$199,990	$277,630	390
7	Financial Managers	$181,580	$203,890	2,810
8	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$181,190	$180,960	560
9	Lawyers	$173,510	$199,970	2,920
10	Training and Development Managers	$172,340	$164,030	70
11	Podiatrists	$170,560	$171,010	60
12	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$168,500	$190,950	2,140
13	Sales Engineers	$167,200	$174,130	80
14	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$166,070	$180,550	50
15	Commercial Pilots	$163,600	$160,700	220
16	Optometrists	$161,270	$142,820	190
17	Economists	$159,120	$149,020	70
18	Human Resources Managers	$153,890	$166,100	580
19	Public Relations Managers	$153,010	$165,760	170
20	Industrial Production Managers	$153,000	$156,570	370
21	Pharmacists	$152,880	$147,290	790
22	Computer Network Architects	$148,390	$143,630	760
23	Database Architects	$147,800	$138,080	N/A
24	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$145,000	$153,200	310
25	Administrative Services Managers	$139,910	$151,130	720
26	Financial Risk Specialists	$139,440	$137,090	1,160
27	Physician Assistants	$139,350	$143,840	860
28	General and Operations Managers	$137,220	$163,820	5,000
29	Information Security Analysts	$137,030	$137,080	720
30	Computer Hardware Engineers	$135,690	$142,200	30
31	Medical and Health Services Managers	$134,820	$166,210	1,560
32	Chemical Engineers	$133,670	$131,390	370
33	Software Developers	$133,020	$138,110	3,380
34	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$132,710	$130,130	1,100
35	Construction Managers	$132,150	$140,850	610
36	Fundraising Managers	$131,750	$143,050	120
37	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$131,340	$152,360	120
38	Materials Engineers	$131,320	$136,900	40
39	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$131,080	$137,020	410
40	Nurse Practitioners	$131,040	$132,900	1,430
41	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$130,730	$153,210	210
42	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$130,370	$139,290	280
43	Chemists	$129,860	$122,170	1,200
44	Facilities Managers	$129,260	$139,400	240
45	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$128,570	$154,330	360
46	Nurse Midwives	$127,510	$130,610	N/A
47	Electrical Engineers	$126,970	$122,850	660
48	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$126,770	$131,560	70
49	Mechanical Engineers	$125,130	$117,710	610
50	Personal Financial Advisors	$125,050	$136,950	N/A
51	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$123,710	$120,960	N/A
52	Project Management Specialists	$122,190	$120,830	1,770
53	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$122,050	$117,730	140
54	Industrial Engineers	$120,190	$120,480	820
55	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$118,440	$117,880	50
56	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$113,050	$114,760	280
57	Computer Systems Analysts	$110,560	$115,040	2,140
58	Statisticians	$109,570	$120,720	70
59	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,810	$131,110	70
60	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$107,830	$108,940	960
61	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$106,060	$113,340	520
62	Genetic Counselors	$106,010	$107,970	40
63	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,780	$120,000	260
64	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,610	$123,060	80
65	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$103,510	$98,790	170
66	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,320	$105,430	150
67	Power Plant Operators	$103,010	$110,380	80
68	Speech-Language Pathologists	$102,760	$105,380	690
69	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,340	$114,090	N/A
70	Occupational Therapists	$102,130	$105,190	490
71	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,080	$114,750	120
72	Physical Therapists	$102,050	$108,470	1,260
73	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$101,880	$104,270	490
74	Financial and Investment Analysts	$101,800	$116,240	2,290
75	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,510	$104,480	130
76	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,380	$108,550	130
77	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$101,270	$105,940	3,570
78	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,100	$103,300	70
79	Operations Research Analysts	$101,070	$101,810	660
80	Database Administrators	$100,910	$110,100	670
81	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,550	$103,760	50
82	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$100,470	$102,570	70
83	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,260	$103,860	60
84	Civil Engineers	$100,220	$107,650	920
85	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$100,190	$118,280	270

Delaware High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Delaware are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Legal fields.

17.8% of all tracked occupations in DE earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,190/year (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists), while the top earner makes $442,120/year.

Delaware ranks #26 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Delaware?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 85 occupations in Delaware with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 17.8% of all tracked occupations in DE.

What is the highest paying job in Delaware?

The highest paying occupation in Delaware is Dermatologists with a median salary of $442,120 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Delaware?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in Delaware is $100,190/year (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Delaware?

The average median salary among all 85 occupations that pay over $100K in Delaware is $138,307 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Delaware?

High-paying jobs in Delaware typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Jobs Over $100K in Other States

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics