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Nursing Assistant Salary in Delaware (2026)
$20.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,185/year ($2,849/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,530 Nursing Assistant jobs in Delaware (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $42,030 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 $34,185 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $42,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,864 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,215 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$1,766 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,185 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,849 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Delaware?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Delaware is $42,030 per year ($20.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,490 and $45,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $42,030, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $34,185 per year ($2,849 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 5,530 Nursing Assistant 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.