SOC 39-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other — Delaware
Delaware · 1 metro areas compared
In Delaware the median wage is $36,380.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Delaware the median wage is $36,380. That is 12.5% lower than the national median of $41,600. Pay ranges from under $35,290 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,530 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,300 to $45,630.
Delaware ranks number 19th out of 46 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Dover records the highest median at $34,780. Of the 517 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 469th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,290 | −15.2% |
| 25th | $35,300 | −15.1% |
| Median (50th) | $36,380 | −12.5% |
| 75th | $45,630 | +9.7% |
| 90th | $62,530 | +50.3% |
| Mean | $42,500 | +2.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Delaware
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover | $34,780 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $36,380 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$36,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,453US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,380 a year, 12.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,290 to $62,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 19th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dover, at $34,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $36,380, or $17.49 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $41,600, so pay in Delaware is 12.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Delaware earns more than $62,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,290 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dover, at $34,780 per year.
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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