Healthcare Middletown, DE Pop. 22,350

Registered Nurse Salary in Middletown, Delaware

The median registered nurse salary in Middletown, DE is $81,220 per year, which is 0.0% above the national median and 2.9% below the Delaware state average.

City Median
$81,220
vs State Avg
$-2,437
vs National
+$0
Cost of Living
98%

Registered Nurse Salary in Middletown by Experience

In Middletown, an entry-level registered nurse earns around $58,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $115,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 98% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$58,000
+$0 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$82,000
+$0 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$115,000
+$0 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Middletown, DE

Percentile Middletown
10th Percentile $57,400
25th Percentile $66,800
Median (50th) $81,220
75th Percentile $101,100
90th Percentile $120,800

Registered Nurse Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$86,905
Pop. 70,898
Newark, DE
$84,469
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$82,032
Pop. 21,000
Dover, DE
$79,596
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Registered Nurse in Middletown

Education

Most registered nurse positions require a bachelor's degree. Middletown and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentMedication AdministrationCritical ThinkingCommunicationEMR SystemsBLS/ACLS

Job Outlook

Nationally, registered nurse employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Middletown may vary based on local industry and population growth.