309 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Delaware (2024)

There are 309 occupations in Delaware with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Physicians, All Other at $230,860/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

309
Jobs Over $50K

$230,860

#1: Physicians, All Other

$84,822

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

220,200

Workers in These Jobs

All 309 Jobs Paying Over $50K in Delaware

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

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Physicians, All Other	$230,860	$225,650	1,180
2	Nurse Anesthetists	$227,960	$207,030	80
3	Psychiatrists	$227,730	$217,050	70
4	Family Medicine Physicians	$226,840	$255,550	530
5	Dentists, General	$218,150	$227,200	350
6	Pediatricians, General	$191,760	$176,250	270
7	Sales Managers	$186,120	$195,910	900
8	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$184,190	$196,630	1,670
9	Lawyers	$183,380	$212,360	2,830
10	Commercial Pilots	$179,390	$172,280	170
11	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,850	$176,040	600
12	Financial Managers	$174,880	$195,880	2,670
13	Marketing Managers	$173,110	$184,280	1,090
14	Managers, All Other	$168,490	$165,250	970
15	Chief Executives	$168,280	$256,230	350
16	Sales Engineers	$167,400	$177,750	110
17	Industrial Production Managers	$150,620	$154,920	390
18	Database Architects	$148,320	$153,570	70
19	Human Resources Managers	$147,720	$158,820	630
20	Public Relations Managers	$147,350	$155,460	190
21	Training and Development Managers	$145,060	$151,030	60
22	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$144,700	$148,440	320
23	Optometrists	$141,020	$141,480	170
24	Data Scientists	$138,780	$130,520	530
25	General and Operations Managers	$136,440	$169,020	4,750
26	Pharmacists	$136,240	$137,430	880
27	Physician Assistants	$135,520	$136,270	610
28	Administrative Services Managers	$134,760	$149,130	730
29	Information Security Analysts	$134,560	$133,130	830
30	Medical and Health Services Managers	$134,360	$164,190	1,420
31	Fundraising Managers	$133,820	$136,150	100
32	Financial Risk Specialists	$133,290	$124,800	1,610
33	Engineers, All Other	$131,980	$130,450	210
34	Construction Managers	$131,750	$132,830	700
35	Software Developers	$131,690	$131,650	4,850
36	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$131,160	$157,090	390
37	Chemical Engineers	$130,280	$127,640	410
38	Nurse Practitioners	$130,260	$131,110	1,140
39	Computer Occupations, All Other	$129,710	$142,910	1,070
40	Computer Network Architects	$128,180	$133,750	850
41	Facilities Managers	$128,060	$133,380	270
42	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$128,010	$125,850	900
43	Aerospace Engineers	$126,030	$125,350	40
44	Nurse Midwives	$124,840	$121,690	30
45	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$121,790	$150,760	120
46	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$119,240	$118,090	30
47	Veterinarians	$116,680	$123,420	190
48	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$115,720	$117,370	380
49	Industrial Engineers	$114,250	$108,780	800
50	Computer Systems Analysts	$113,060	$131,620	2,660
51	Materials Scientists	$110,520	$118,070	120
52	Computer Hardware Engineers	$110,270	$104,940	50
53	Chemists	$109,890	$118,130	1,330
54	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$109,650	$113,210	590
55	Personal Financial Advisors	$107,170	$126,460	780
56	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,910	$104,500	290
57	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$106,790	$118,460	1,010
58	Statisticians	$106,000	$121,550	120
59	Radiation Therapists	$105,890	$115,940	60
60	Electrical Engineers	$105,810	$113,830	570
61	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$105,270	$99,330	90
62	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$104,960	$106,680	70
63	Materials Engineers	$104,630	$118,710	60
64	Operations Research Analysts	$104,220	$107,770	670
65	Database Administrators	$103,240	$105,350	740
66	Project Management Specialists	$103,190	$114,490	2,240
67	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,630	$114,560	80
68	Physical Therapists	$102,470	$104,530	1,060
69	Web Developers	$102,450	$107,190	130
70	Funeral Home Managers	$102,130	$105,320	50
71	Mechanical Engineers	$102,070	$111,740	580
72	Power Plant Operators	$102,070	$109,110	60
73	Technical Writers	$101,030	$106,400	110
74	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$100,830	$106,500	420
75	Civil Engineers	$98,790	$103,970	900
76	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$98,550	$96,020	730
77	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$98,180	$109,360	1,020
78	Logisticians	$98,140	$101,260	660
79	Art Directors	$97,480	$98,000	70
80	Dental Hygienists	$96,880	$98,660	710
81	Financial and Investment Analysts	$96,750	$109,110	2,920
82	Education Administrators, All Other	$96,290	$102,900	80
83	Computer Programmers	$96,210	$102,700	440
84	Occupational Therapists	$96,160	$94,180	450
85	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$96,050	$101,510	60
86	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$94,880	$88,340	80
87	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$93,980	$88,150	230
88	Speech-Language Pathologists	$93,210	$92,070	N/A
89	Registered Nurses	$93,200	$94,670	11,810
90	Environmental Engineers	$90,080	$109,630	140
91	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$90,080	$92,920	40
92	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$89,430	$91,020	100
93	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$88,540	$90,530	450
94	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$88,270	$91,710	940
95	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,960	$113,480	250
96	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$86,710	$90,470	230
97	Management Analysts	$86,560	$101,500	4,440
98	Compliance Officers	$86,420	$87,830	2,330
99	Labor Relations Specialists	$86,260	$91,270	280
100	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,020	$97,050	260
101	Insurance Underwriters	$85,980	$91,190	70
102	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$85,500	$95,160	320
103	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$84,710	$94,790	2,610
104	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$84,450	$88,380	230
105	Respiratory Therapists	$83,820	$85,960	420
106	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,360	$77,980	70
107	Surveyors	$83,270	$87,830	130
108	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$83,190	$101,440	N/A
109	Audiologists	$82,780	$88,370	30
110	School Psychologists	$82,710	$82,260	360
111	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,670	$103,080	380
112	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,640	$92,570	100
113	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$82,410	$82,180	1,730
114	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,240	$92,460	90
115	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,090	$87,130	170
116	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$82,070	$76,030	N/A
117	Accountants and Auditors	$82,050	$93,180	5,840
118	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,660	$83,880	N/A
119	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,560	$94,110	150
120	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,550	$90,820	100
121	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$81,470	$83,120	N/A
122	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$81,220	$80,970	430
123	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$80,550	$85,250	2,570
124	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$80,110	$77,870	380
125	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$80,100	$77,350	690
126	Budget Analysts	$80,010	$85,380	150
127	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$79,750	$85,060	1,310
128	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$79,710	$103,050	2,330
129	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$79,640	$83,870	1,840
130	Social Workers, All Other	$79,620	$79,940	160
131	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$79,580	$76,210	1,180
132	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$79,550	$75,120	90
133	Loan Officers	$79,530	$86,300	1,680
134	Financial Examiners	$79,390	$87,020	640
135	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$79,000	$78,440	190
136	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	$78,410	$88,280	40
137	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$78,400	$87,950	1,260
138	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$78,400	$74,630	2,270
139	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$78,040	$76,040	100
140	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$77,890	$88,130	80
141	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,810	$72,960	4,430
142	Boilermakers	$77,690	$77,230	40
143	Lodging Managers	$77,690	$79,370	120
144	Food Service Managers	$77,380	$81,470	740
145	Financial Specialists, All Other	$77,090	$97,840	1,280
146	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$76,930	$74,110	90
147	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$76,160	$72,610	50
148	Instructional Coordinators	$76,120	$71,190	980
149	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$76,050	$75,530	80
150	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$75,670	$75,280	1,430
151	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$75,600	$69,220	320
152	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$75,530	$81,310	2,940
153	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$75,450	$80,380	N/A
154	Gas Plant Operators	$74,930	$80,760	N/A
155	Special Education Teachers, All Other	$74,620	$75,210	40
156	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$74,470	$78,760	1,400
157	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$74,380	$76,030	60
158	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$74,220	$73,460	50
159	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$73,610	$77,180	670
160	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$73,400	$59,370	40
161	Rail Car Repairers	$72,990	$68,530	70
162	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$72,240	$68,680	1,480
163	Training and Development Specialists	$72,200	$76,460	1,140
164	Legal Support Workers, All Other	$71,570	$74,740	420
165	Human Resources Specialists	$70,990	$80,530	3,410
166	Social and Community Service Managers	$70,830	$77,270	930
167	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$70,630	$64,640	150
168	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$69,930	$67,150	130
169	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$69,830	$69,250	230
170	Editors	$69,140	$77,650	180
171	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$68,440	$70,410	510
172	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$68,420	$74,280	350
173	Fundraisers	$68,290	$70,850	310
174	Cost Estimators	$67,930	$73,640	1,170
175	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$67,930	$64,450	100
176	Farm and Home Management Educators	$67,590	$72,530	70
177	Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other	$67,590	$68,310	90
178	Chemical Technicians	$67,550	$66,770	600
179	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$66,920	$63,720	190
180	Public Relations Specialists	$66,800	$74,620	960
181	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$66,690	$70,960	5,970
182	Microbiologists	$66,640	$79,340	150
183	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$66,470	$63,850	N/A
184	Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$66,200	$60,960	60
185	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$66,160	$69,500	1,040
186	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$65,940	$72,820	120
187	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,750	$74,930	160
188	Counselors, All Other	$65,470	$67,250	70
189	Transportation Inspectors	$65,280	$74,370	40
190	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$64,800	$68,720	3,650
191	Health Education Specialists	$64,690	$68,340	270
192	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$64,480	$72,070	50
193	Urban and Regional Planners	$64,330	$67,930	290
194	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$63,950	$63,950	60
195	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$63,930	$71,360	1,590
196	Survey Researchers	$63,820	$66,390	N/A
197	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,720	$65,250	80
198	Construction and Building Inspectors	$63,530	$69,360	640
199	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$63,520	$68,890	320
200	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$63,520	$66,430	40
201	Computer User Support Specialists	$63,500	$65,540	1,940
202	Landscape Architects	$63,500	$69,650	30
203	Healthcare Social Workers	$63,460	$63,920	610
204	Computer Network Support Specialists	$63,240	$65,220	230
205	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$63,200	$66,810	N/A
206	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$63,190	$63,490	1,780
207	Physical Therapist Assistants	$63,190	$66,310	390
208	Audio and Video Technicians	$63,020	$67,850	60
209	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$63,000	$64,120	1,190
210	Soil and Plant Scientists	$62,900	$71,870	90
211	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$62,760	$67,620	30
212	Animal Scientists	$62,740	$72,710	40
213	Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other	$62,670	$52,330	70
214	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$62,650	$80,790	90
215	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$62,560	$66,180	1,100
216	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$62,480	$73,390	3,000
217	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$62,140	$67,630	100
218	Clergy	$61,760	$67,800	50
219	Real Estate Brokers	$61,600	$76,740	120
220	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$61,600	$63,460	430
221	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$61,560	$59,160	130
222	Paramedics	$61,510	$66,330	300
223	Curators	$61,390	$63,460	80
224	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$61,360	$70,390	750
225	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,300	$71,060	70
226	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$61,210	$64,850	90
227	Surgical Technologists	$61,090	$58,990	370
228	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,070	$65,080	120
229	Electricians	$60,990	$64,340	2,420
230	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$60,910	$60,250	460
231	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$60,740	$66,930	190
232	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$60,740	$62,390	300
233	Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$60,730	$58,180	70
234	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$60,630	$61,310	220
235	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$60,550	$64,180	1,990
236	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$60,270	$61,090	440
237	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$60,140	$60,480	680
238	Marriage and Family Therapists	$60,130	$60,330	410
239	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$60,110	$64,630	1,910
240	Postal Service Clerks	$60,070	$59,410	240
241	Crane and Tower Operators	$59,960	$59,240	100
242	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$59,800	$61,860	100
243	Carpenters	$59,770	$60,940	1,450
244	Judicial Law Clerks	$59,530	$58,320	100
245	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$59,330	$63,540	990
246	Writers and Authors	$59,200	$70,420	60
247	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$59,140	$61,020	110
248	Mechanical Drafters	$58,800	$60,430	190
249	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$58,260	$61,250	510
250	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$58,220	$56,660	980
251	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$58,000	$58,190	210
252	Insurance Sales Agents	$57,790	$65,090	1,390
253	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$57,700	$57,820	330
254	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$57,500	$60,410	60
255	Print Binding and Finishing Workers	$57,390	$54,400	50
256	Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	$57,200	$52,830	6,880
257	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$57,060	$58,560	270
258	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$56,960	$52,620	40
259	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$56,760	$60,900	190
260	Interpreters and Translators	$56,750	$59,490	80
261	Legislators	$56,670	$67,070	80
262	Agricultural Inspectors	$56,590	$53,960	70
263	Prepress Technicians and Workers	$56,560	$52,360	40
264	Fish and Game Wardens	$56,500	$58,010	60
265	Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	$56,350	$55,310	50
266	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$55,990	$62,260	360
267	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$55,940	$53,220	130
268	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$55,740	$57,410	370
269	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$55,690	$58,600	370
270	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$55,570	$56,140	90
271	Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	$55,160	$54,410	80
272	Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$55,090	$56,130	770
273	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$54,900	$54,810	6,360
274	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$54,870	$71,650	60
275	First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	$54,790	$56,770	390
276	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$54,690	$68,750	50
277	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$54,660	$57,910	730
278	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$54,550	$56,880	350
279	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$54,510	$56,260	130
280	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$54,270	$58,530	1,160
281	Credit Counselors	$54,220	$58,130	70
282	Athletic Trainers	$53,840	$56,270	110
283	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$53,710	$52,560	1,610
284	Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	$53,640	$62,270	250
285	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$53,440	$56,190	470
286	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$53,240	$55,610	260
287	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$53,200	$57,660	100
288	Biological Technicians	$53,040	$55,460	210
289	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$52,770	$50,730	410
290	Meter Readers, Utilities	$51,900	$57,030	50
291	Roofers	$51,870	$51,940	180
292	Archivists	$51,790	$54,340	40
293	Chefs and Head Cooks	$51,550	$58,810	560
294	Conservation Scientists	$51,540	$59,520	60
295	Advertising Sales Agents	$51,480	$60,120	140
296	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$51,430	$54,650	1,820
297	Billing and Posting Clerks	$51,210	$50,700	1,030
298	Graphic Designers	$51,180	$55,640	470
299	Community Health Workers	$51,120	$51,290	190
300	Sheet Metal Workers	$51,010	$57,200	330
301	Brokerage Clerks	$50,830	$56,570	250
302	First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	$50,730	$55,630	4,080
303	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$50,640	$59,240	1,270
304	Medical Equipment Preparers	$50,550	$52,450	240
305	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$50,520	$52,980	520
306	Financial Clerks, All Other	$50,480	$57,770	520
307	Medical Records Specialists	$50,430	$51,030	540
308	Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles	$50,410	$53,030	60
309	First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	$50,220	$50,890	870

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Delaware High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Delaware are concentrated in Management, Healthcare Practitioners, and Legal fields.

59.7% of all tracked occupations in DE earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,220/year (First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers), while the top earner makes $230,860/year.

Delaware ranks #45 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Delaware?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 309 occupations in Delaware with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 59.7% of all tracked occupations in DE.

What is the highest paying job in Delaware?

The highest paying occupation in Delaware is Physicians, All Other with a median salary of $230,860 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in Delaware?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Delaware is $50,220/year (First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Delaware?

The average median salary among all 309 occupations that pay over $50K in Delaware is $84,822 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K 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 $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $50K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics