Nurse Practitioner Salary in Delaware: $131,040 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Delaware earn a median of $131,040 per year — $63.00 an hour — $1,260 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #28 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Delaware NPs earn between $97,450 and $162,870. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Delaware NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Delaware NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Delaware
The median NP in Delaware out-earns the median RN by $31,520 per year (32%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Delaware With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Delaware side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Delaware | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $131,040 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $63.00/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $97,450 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $153,050 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $162,870 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 1,430 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Delaware’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Delaware?
NPs in Delaware earn a median of $131,040 per year — $63.00 per hour — $1,260 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Delaware #28 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Delaware?
The median NP in Delaware earns $131,040 versus $99,520 for the median RN — a difference of $31,520 per year (32%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Delaware?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Delaware, the 10th percentile is $97,450 and the 25th percentile is $112,020. Most NPs move toward the $131,040 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Delaware?
1,430 nurse practitioners are employed in Delaware per the BLS May 2025 estimates.