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308 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Delaware (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

There are 308 occupations in Delaware with a median salary above $50K 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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$57,873
$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

308
Jobs Over $50K
$442,120
#1: Dermatologists
$88,105
Avg of Qualifying Jobs
227,860
Workers in These Jobs

All 308 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 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
86 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $99,560 $100,230 290
87 Registered Nurses $99,520 $99,460 14,290
88 Management Analysts $99,480 $106,170 4,120
89 Dental Hygienists $98,910 $100,660 750
90 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $98,550 $100,370 40
91 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $98,530 $98,240 220
92 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $98,170 $99,500 240
93 Labor Relations Specialists $97,390 $103,470 280
94 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $97,180 $91,660 330
95 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $97,100 $99,090 N/A
96 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,030 $108,290 120
97 Logisticians $96,090 $99,330 520
98 School Psychologists $95,990 $92,310 280
99 Environmental Engineers $95,720 $103,050 150
100 Accountants and Auditors $95,020 $97,930 6,570
101 Credit Analysts $94,680 $105,140 720
102 Network and Computer Systems Administrators $94,200 $99,080 850
103 Web and Digital Interface Designers $93,880 $92,270 130
104 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $93,850 $79,780 310
105 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $93,640 $93,330 110
106 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $92,970 $93,210 1,800
107 Financial Examiners $92,390 $98,290 430
108 Respiratory Therapists $91,080 $92,190 500
109 Compliance Officers $91,050 $92,020 2,150
110 Technical Writers $90,370 $89,480 80
111 Training and Development Specialists $88,570 $89,780 1,590
112 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $87,640 $79,300 290
113 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $86,290 $84,670 160
114 First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $86,260 $93,560 960
115 Audiologists $85,700 $87,940 70
116 First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $84,760 $84,970 240
117 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $84,210 $83,340 650
118 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $83,750 $105,470 2,300
119 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $83,550 $88,450 240
120 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,250 $88,140 1,890
121 Loan Officers $83,130 $92,000 1,420
122 Buyers and Purchasing Agents $82,920 $87,860 1,400
123 Surveyors $82,890 $89,340 120
124 Microbiologists $82,770 $88,280 190
125 Physicists $82,590 $133,760 50
126 Budget Analysts $82,000 $89,320 260
127 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $81,880 $80,140 380
128 Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $81,530 $84,160 80
129 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,120 $89,400 600
130 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,100 $84,520 2,590
131 Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $80,610 $72,540 130
132 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $80,510 $81,920 40
133 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $80,410 $87,540 N/A
134 Cost Estimators $79,290 $79,200 730
135 Instructional Coordinators $79,290 $77,090 980
136 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,230 $78,570 560
137 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,100 $84,350 1,450
138 Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $78,920 $78,240 1,320
139 Rail Car Repairers $78,900 $80,070 130
140 Occupational Therapy Assistants $78,640 $75,930 220
141 Chemical Technicians $78,620 $72,110 540
142 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $78,600 $76,660 200
143 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $78,490 $74,760 1,160
144 Dietitians and Nutritionists $78,060 $81,180 290
145 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,960 $74,240 5,360
146 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,820 $75,980 50
147 Human Resources Specialists $77,700 $85,230 2,720
148 Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $77,700 $80,970 370
149 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $77,630 $79,820 40
150 Special Education Teachers, Middle School $77,420 $73,780 N/A
151 Marriage and Family Therapists $76,580 $74,480 400
152 Public Relations Specialists $76,120 $79,960 930
153 Web Developers $76,020 $82,200 N/A
154 Social and Community Service Managers $75,950 $80,910 930
155 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,920 $73,230 2,900
156 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $75,720 $80,310 150
157 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $75,220 $77,790 5,480
158 Editors $75,020 $77,120 170
159 First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,670 $79,810 N/A
160 Physical Therapist Assistants $74,610 $71,070 340
161 Food Service Managers $74,430 $78,440 770
162 First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $74,340 $70,890 250
163 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $74,070 $72,490 1,700
164 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $74,030 $68,420 70
165 Lodging Managers $73,850 $79,110 130
166 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $73,280 $79,840 50
167 Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,040 $70,130 290
168 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $72,900 $79,630 110
169 Construction and Building Inspectors $72,700 $72,940 570
170 Producers and Directors $72,650 $110,780 150
171 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $72,370 $77,570 N/A
172 Fundraisers $71,250 $74,760 320
173 Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $69,990 $69,640 N/A
174 Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $68,890 $63,400 N/A
175 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $68,710 $69,500 2,240
176 Real Estate Brokers $68,690 $76,120 100
177 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $68,630 $70,300 690
178 Social Science Research Assistants $68,230 $67,240 40
179 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $67,780 $71,270 2,350
180 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $67,600 $74,170 790
181 Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $67,540 $76,290 2,910
182 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,360 $73,200 130
183 Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,320 $71,830 890
184 Urban and Regional Planners $67,110 $74,150 290
185 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $67,010 $68,210 540
186 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $66,670 $68,730 440
187 Brickmasons and Blockmasons $66,550 $69,950 200
188 First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $66,550 $68,440 70
189 Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $66,130 $68,010 980
190 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $65,990 $70,000 1,070
191 Correctional Officers and Jailers $65,880 $63,580 1,730
192 Soil and Plant Scientists $65,310 $77,740 60
193 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $65,270 $66,430 140
194 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $64,940 $66,310 340
195 Judicial Law Clerks $64,720 $64,300 100
196 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,720 $68,110 1,590
197 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $64,690 $68,460 290
198 Healthcare Social Workers $64,620 $67,360 780
199 Paramedics $64,240 $70,890 340
200 Conservation Scientists $63,850 $66,560 80
201 Electricians $63,700 $70,750 2,260
202 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $63,640 $65,090 50
203 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $63,590 $65,730 670
204 Electrical and Electronics Drafters $63,460 $65,400 60
205 Farm and Home Management Educators $63,300 $66,390 80
206 Health Education Specialists $63,300 $66,520 340
207 Clergy $63,260 $65,850 120
208 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $63,200 $65,630 1,160
209 Paralegals and Legal Assistants $63,110 $69,860 2,480
210 First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $62,840 $64,440 180
211 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $62,700 $65,570 450
212 Machinists $62,650 $65,400 310
213 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,510 $67,510 2,270
214 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $62,400 $68,030 190
215 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,320 $66,140 1,730
216 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $62,310 $69,660 150
217 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,280 $74,720 2,920
218 Medical Equipment Repairers $62,260 $68,230 300
219 Surgical Technologists $62,250 $64,320 340
220 Computer User Support Specialists $62,160 $66,040 1,890
221 Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,120 $58,870 350
222 Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $61,850 $62,150 70
223 Postal Service Clerks $61,710 $62,680 230
224 Sheet Metal Workers $61,460 $61,140 440
225 Chefs and Head Cooks $61,440 $66,590 590
226 Brokerage Clerks $61,390 $67,870 N/A
227 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $61,290 $58,000 600
228 Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $60,740 $59,910 40
229 Computer Network Support Specialists $60,580 $67,420 330
230 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $60,510 $55,980 380
231 First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $60,370 $63,770 110
232 Interior Designers $60,360 $64,670 190
233 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $60,350 $53,480 5,230
234 Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $60,230 $57,280 130
235 Crane and Tower Operators $60,160 $62,330 220
236 Graphic Designers $60,130 $64,420 360
237 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $60,090 $55,900 60
238 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,060 $62,090 510
239 Sailors and Marine Oilers $60,040 $58,220 80
240 Postal Service Mail Carriers $59,880 $62,120 1,130
241 Structural Iron and Steel Workers $59,820 $59,350 90
242 First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $59,790 $59,660 390
243 Audio and Video Technicians $59,700 $63,070 130
244 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $59,680 $60,100 160
245 Athletic Trainers $59,650 $64,850 50
246 Roofers $59,440 $55,280 230
247 Special Education Teachers, Preschool $59,250 $57,660 100
248 Carpenters $59,200 $62,690 2,250
249 Hearing Aid Specialists $59,160 $52,790 N/A
250 Massage Therapists $58,870 $63,340 230
251 Millwrights $58,770 $67,170 90
252 Biological Technicians $58,550 $59,440 180
253 Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,530 $56,890 480
254 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $58,470 $61,060 410
255 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $58,410 $58,500 1,910
256 Meter Readers, Utilities $58,240 $64,240 30
257 Pipelayers $58,240 $55,730 N/A
258 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $58,230 $61,380 420
259 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,020 $60,690 1,230
260 Exercise Physiologists $57,940 $59,250 90
261 Loan Interviewers and Clerks $57,760 $57,380 950
262 Property Appraisers and Assessors $57,610 $72,240 130
263 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,590 $57,380 9,040
264 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,270 $58,470 600
265 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,190 $56,840 1,020
266 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $57,170 $55,810 670
267 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $57,160 $58,970 N/A
268 Surveying and Mapping Technicians $57,130 $58,360 180
269 Mechanical Drafters $57,110 $61,690 160
270 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $57,030 $60,700 400
271 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $56,830 $76,560 70
272 Curators $56,800 $61,790 60
273 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $56,430 $61,460 320
274 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $56,340 $52,090 130
275 Medical Records Specialists $56,060 $56,540 610
276 Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,020 $57,330 1,700
277 Community Health Workers $55,850 $53,920 280
278 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $55,710 $56,540 4,200
279 Private Detectives and Investigators $55,710 $59,230 110
280 News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $55,600 $73,160 70
281 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $54,230 $54,680 80
282 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $54,190 $51,440 40
283 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $54,020 $51,570 150
284 Archivists $53,890 $55,250 50
285 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $53,570 $54,460 280
286 Home Appliance Repairers $53,390 $53,030 60
287 Medical Equipment Preparers $53,300 $54,220 190
288 Public Safety Telecommunicators $53,140 $58,710 260
289 Credit Counselors $52,840 $61,860 40
290 Agricultural Technicians $52,510 $54,510 N/A
291 Advertising Sales Agents $52,480 $58,300 140
292 Billing and Posting Clerks $52,110 $55,370 1,270
293 Tax Preparers $51,960 $54,020 240
294 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,780 $53,880 4,600
295 Agricultural Inspectors $51,590 $59,570 90
296 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $51,550 $51,450 250
297 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,460 $53,830 130
298 Recreational Therapists $51,110 $54,860 70
299 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $50,850 $52,800 290
300 Skincare Specialists $50,820 $54,620 130
301 First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,750 $52,840 790
302 Fence Erectors $50,630 $52,890 N/A
303 Carpet Installers $50,350 $53,590 70
304 Crematory Operators $50,320 $49,280 30
305 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $50,170 $50,860 350
306 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,150 $54,560 3,310
307 Photographers $50,100 $51,040 180
308 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $50,010 $53,250 170

Delaware High-Salary Insights

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

64.6% of all tracked occupations in DE earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,010/year (Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators), while the top earner makes $442,120/year.

Delaware ranks #46 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 2025 BLS data, there are 308 occupations in Delaware with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 64.6% 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 $50K+ list in Delaware?
The entry point for the $50K+ list in Delaware is $50,010/year (Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators). 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 308 occupations that pay over $50K in Delaware is $88,105 per year (2025 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.

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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 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics