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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Delaware (2026)
$33.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,864/year ($4,489/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $68,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,240 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Delaware (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $68,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Delaware state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,864 — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
| Gross (median) | $68,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,286 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,256 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$3,304 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,864 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,489 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Delaware?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Delaware is $68,710 per year ($33.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,420 and $75,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $68,710, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $53,864 per year ($4,489 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 2,240 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Delaware in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Delaware state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Delaware.