May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Dover
Dover, DE
255 occupations
Across 255 occupations with published wages in Dover, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $233,980 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Dover
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,090 | $31,200 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,070 | $32,130 |
| Cashiers | 2,010 | $31,720 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,820 | $34,060 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,700 | $91,620 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,440 | $54,150 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,390 | $37,850 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,330 | $39,150 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,310 | $35,320 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,170 | $45,360 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Tutors | $31,200 | 50 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $31,200 | — |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $31,200 | 140 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,200 | 2,090 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,200 | 100 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | 180 |
| Dishwashers | $31,200 | 180 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | 180 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $31,200 | — |
| Animal Caretakers | $31,200 | 240 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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