May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Delaware
Delaware
517 occupations
Across 517 occupations with published wages in Delaware, dermatologists record the highest median at $442,120 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Delaware
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dermatologists | $442,120 | 40 | |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $324,080 | 190 | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $297,470 | 1,370 | |
| 4 | Psychiatrists | $279,410 | 100 | |
| 5 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | 90 | |
| 6 | Radiologists | $239,200 | 160 | |
| 7 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 70 | |
| 8 | Family Medicine Physicians | $228,000 | 640 | |
| 9 | Pediatricians, General | $219,190 | 180 | |
| 10 | Chief Executives | $199,990 | 390 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $181,580 | 2,810 | |
| 12 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $181,190 | 560 | |
| 13 | Lawyers | $173,510 | 2,920 | |
| 14 | Training and Development Managers | $172,340 | 70 | |
| 15 | Podiatrists | $170,560 | 60 | |
| 16 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $168,500 | 2,140 | |
| 17 | Managers, All Other | $168,060 | 1,280 | |
| 18 | Sales Engineers | $167,200 | 80 | |
| 19 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $166,070 | 50 | |
| 20 | Commercial Pilots | $163,600 | 220 | |
| 21 | Optometrists | $161,270 | 190 | |
| 22 | Economists | $159,120 | 70 | |
| 23 | Human Resources Managers | $153,890 | 580 | |
| 24 | Public Relations Managers | $153,010 | 170 | |
| 25 | Industrial Production Managers | $153,000 | 370 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 14,290 | $99,520 |
| Retail Salespersons | 13,400 | $35,360 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 13,310 | $31,300 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 11,820 | $34,320 |
| Cashiers | 11,450 | $33,490 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 9,220 | $35,320 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 9,040 | $57,590 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 7,580 | $36,880 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 7,470 | $48,190 |
| Office Clerks, General | 7,230 | $42,740 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | 1,680 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $31,200 | 200 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,200 | 1,360 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $31,200 | 780 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $31,200 | — |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $31,200 | 50 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $31,200 | — |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $31,240 | — |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,300 | 13,310 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,430 | 1,010 |
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.