Healthcare Wilmington, DE Pop. 70,898

Registered Nurse Salary in Wilmington, Delaware

The median registered nurse salary in Wilmington, DE is $86,905 per year, which is 7.0% above the national median and 3.9% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$86,905
vs State Avg
+$3,248
vs National
+$5,685
Cost of Living
105%

Registered Nurse Salary in Wilmington by Experience

In Wilmington, an entry-level registered nurse earns around $62,060, while experienced professionals earn up to $123,050 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$62,060
+$4,060 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$87,740
+$5,740 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$123,050
+$8,050 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Wilmington, DE

Percentile Wilmington
10th Percentile $61,418
25th Percentile $71,476
Median (50th) $86,905
75th Percentile $108,177
90th Percentile $129,256

Registered Nurse Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Newark, DE
$84,469
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$82,032
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$81,220
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$79,596
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Registered Nurse in Wilmington

Education

Most registered nurse positions require a bachelor's degree. Wilmington 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 Wilmington may vary based on local industry and population growth.