Delaware has a state income tax rate of up to 6.6%. The highest paying profession in Delaware is Surgeon at $394,500/year. Select any profession below for a full city, experience and take-home pay breakdown.
The table below shows median annual salaries for 50+ professions in Delaware, ranked from highest to lowest. All figures are sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024 release, refreshed for 2026. Click any profession for a full breakdown including city-level data, experience levels and a take-home pay calculator.
| Profession | Category | Annual Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | Healthcare | $394,500 | $189.66 |
| Pilot | Transport | $223,600 | $107.50 |
| Software Developer | Technology | $148,150 | $71.23 |
| Physician Assistant | Healthcare | $145,600 | $70.00 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $138,900 | $66.78 |
| Financial Advisor | Finance | $111,550 | $53.63 |
| Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $109,450 | $52.62 |
| Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | $107,950 | $51.90 |
| Network Administrator | Technology | $103,950 | $49.98 |
| Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $91,150 | $43.82 |
| Accountant | Finance | $89,450 | $43.00 |
| Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $86,900 | $41.78 |
| Respiratory Therapist | Healthcare | $78,100 | $37.55 |
| Police Officer | Public Safety | $77,450 | $37.24 |
| Radiologic Technologist | Healthcare | $77,150 | $37.09 |
| Plumber | Trades | $71,150 | $34.21 |
| School Counselor | Education | $71,000 | $34.13 |
| Teacher | Education | $69,250 | $33.29 |
| Electrician | Trades | $69,000 | $33.17 |
| Librarian | Education | $68,550 | $32.96 |
| Court Reporter | Legal | $68,400 | $32.88 |
| Paralegal | Legal | $66,300 | $31.88 |
| HVAC Technician | Trades | $64,200 | $30.87 |
| Real Estate Agent | Business | $63,400 | $30.48 |
| Firefighter | Public Safety | $63,050 | $30.31 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Trades | $63,000 | $30.29 |
| Truck Driver | Transport | $60,850 | $29.25 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Healthcare | $60,700 | $29.18 |
| Carpenter | Trades | $59,850 | $28.77 |
| Correctional Officer | Public Safety | $59,200 | $28.46 |
| Social Worker | Social Services | $57,950 | $27.86 |
| Mason | Trades | $56,450 | $27.14 |
| Roofer | Trades | $56,050 | $26.95 |
| Paramedic | Public Safety | $55,850 | $26.85 |
| Solar Installer | Trades | $53,650 | $25.79 |
| Bookkeeper | Business | $52,950 | $25.46 |
| Welder | Trades | $52,650 | $25.31 |
| Dispatcher | Transport | $52,500 | $25.24 |
| Painter | Trades | $52,450 | $25.22 |
| Bus Driver | Transport | $51,250 | $24.64 |
| Delivery Driver | Transport | $47,950 | $23.05 |
| Dental Assistant | Healthcare | $47,950 | $23.05 |
| Medical Assistant | Healthcare | $45,600 | $21.92 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Healthcare | $45,150 | $21.71 |
| EMT | Public Safety | $43,500 | $20.91 |
| Veterinary Technician | Healthcare | $43,500 | $20.91 |
| Cosmetologist | Personal Services | $37,450 | $18.00 |
| Teaching Assistant | Education | $35,200 | $16.92 |