May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Sussex Delaware
Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area
291 occupations
Across 291 occupations with published wages in Sussex Delaware, dermatologists record the highest median at $444,830 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Sussex Delaware
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 4,460 | $35,500 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,890 | $34,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,350 | $31,200 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,890 | $36,870 |
| Cashiers | 2,860 | $33,270 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,490 | $97,270 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 2,190 | $37,700 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,150 | $31,740 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,890 | $35,020 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 1,630 | $37,160 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,200 | 3,350 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,200 | 250 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | 690 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | 640 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,200 | 420 |
| Childcare Workers | $31,200 | 120 |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service | $31,200 | 70 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $31,200 | 130 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $31,200 | — |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $31,200 | 110 |
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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