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Middle School Teacher Salary in Delaware (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $53,271/year ($4,439/month) for a single filer
Middle School Teacher pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,310 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $94,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,350 Middle School Teacher jobs in Delaware (occupation code 25-2022, “Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Middle School Teacher salary of $67,780 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 $53,271 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $67,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,082 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,185 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$3,242 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,271 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,439 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Middle School Teacher make in Delaware?
- The median Middle School Teacher salary in Delaware is $67,780 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,510 and $81,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Middle School Teacher in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $67,780, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $53,271 per year ($4,439 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many Middle School Teacher jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 2,350 Middle School Teacher 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.