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Registered Nurse Salary in Delaware (2026)
$47.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,505/year ($6,125/month) for a single filer
Registered Nurse pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $85,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $111,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $123,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,290 Registered Nurse jobs in Delaware (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Registered Nurse salary of $99,520 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 $73,505 — an effective tax rate of 26.1%.
| Gross (median) | $99,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,064 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,613 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$5,337 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,505 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,125 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Registered Nurse make in Delaware?
- The median Registered Nurse salary in Delaware is $99,520 per year ($47.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $85,900 and $111,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $99,520, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $73,505 per year ($6,125 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.1%.
- How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 14,290 Registered 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.