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Highest paying jobs in Delaware after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Delaware, dermatologist pays most: $442,120 a year, and a single filer keeps about $275,638 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Delaware tax. 3 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Delaware paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Delaware?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Delaware after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Dermatologist	$442,120	$275,638
2	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$324,080	$209,477
3	Other Physician	$297,470	$194,562
4	Psychiatrist	$279,410	$184,439
5	Family Medicine Physician	$228,000	$154,294
6	General Pediatrician	$219,190	$149,092
7	Chief Executive	$199,990	$136,323
8	Financial Manager	$181,580	$124,006
9	Engineering Manager	$181,190	$123,767
10	Lawyer	$173,510	$119,055
11	Training and Development Manager	$172,340	$118,338
12	Podiatrist	$170,560	$117,246
13	IT Manager	$168,500	$115,982
14	Other Manager	$168,060	$115,712
15	Sales Engineer	$167,200	$115,184
16	Compensation and Benefits Manager	$166,070	$114,491
17	Commercial Pilot	$163,600	$112,976
18	Optometrist	$161,270	$111,546
19	Economist	$159,120	$110,227
20	Human Resources Manager	$153,890	$107,019
21	Public Relations Manager	$153,010	$106,479
22	Industrial Production Manager	$153,000	$106,473
23	Pharmacist	$152,880	$106,399
24	Computer Network Architect	$148,390	$103,644
25	Database Architect	$147,800	$103,282

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Delaware: Cardiologist, Other Surgeon, Radiologist.

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Every job with a median in Delaware: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Dermatologist	$442,120	$275,638	40
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$324,080	$209,477	190
Other Physician	$297,470	$194,562	1,370
Psychiatrist	$279,410	$184,439	100
Family Medicine Physician	$228,000	$154,294	640
General Pediatrician	$219,190	$149,092	180
Chief Executive	$199,990	$136,323	390
Financial Manager	$181,580	$124,006	2,810
Engineering Manager	$181,190	$123,767	560
Lawyer	$173,510	$119,055	2,920
Training and Development Manager	$172,340	$118,338	70
Podiatrist	$170,560	$117,246	60
IT Manager	$168,500	$115,982	2,140
Other Manager	$168,060	$115,712	1,280
Sales Engineer	$167,200	$115,184	80
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$166,070	$114,491	50
Commercial Pilot	$163,600	$112,976	220
Optometrist	$161,270	$111,546	190
Economist	$159,120	$110,227	70
Human Resources Manager	$153,890	$107,019	580
Public Relations Manager	$153,010	$106,479	170
Industrial Production Manager	$153,000	$106,473	370
Pharmacist	$152,880	$106,399	790
Computer Network Architect	$148,390	$103,644	760
Database Architect	$147,800	$103,282	–
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$145,000	$101,565	310
Administrative Services Manager	$139,910	$98,442	720
Financial Risk Specialist	$139,440	$98,153	1,160
Physician Assistant	$139,350	$98,098	860
Other Computer Occupation	$137,470	$96,945	860
General and Operations Manager	$137,220	$96,791	5,000
Information Security Analyst	$137,030	$96,675	720
Computer Hardware Engineer	$135,690	$95,853	30
Health Services Manager	$134,820	$95,319	1,560
Chemical Engineer	$133,670	$94,614	370
Software Developer	$133,020	$94,215	3,380
K-12 Education Administrator	$132,710	$94,025	1,100
Construction Manager	$132,150	$93,681	610
Fundraising Manager	$131,750	$93,436	120
Judge and Magistrate	$131,340	$93,184	120
Materials Engineer	$131,320	$93,172	40
Police Supervisor	$131,080	$93,025	410
Nurse Practitioner	$131,040	$93,000	1,430
Engineering Professor	$130,730	$92,810	210
Business Professor	$130,370	$92,589	280
Chemist	$129,860	$92,276	1,200
Facilities Manager	$129,260	$91,908	240
College Administrator	$128,570	$91,485	360
Nurse Midwive	$127,510	$90,834	–
Electrical Engineer	$126,970	$90,503	660
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$126,770	$90,380	70
Mechanical Engineer	$125,130	$89,374	610
Personal Financial Advisor	$125,050	$89,325	–
Sociology Professor	$123,710	$88,503	–
Project Management Specialist	$122,190	$87,571	1,770
Detective	$122,050	$87,485	140
Industrial Engineer	$120,190	$86,311	820
Health and Safety Engineer	$118,440	$85,203	50
Other Biological Scientist	$113,400	$82,010	–
Clinical Psychologist	$113,050	$81,788	280
Computer Systems Analyst	$110,560	$80,211	2,140
Statistician	$109,570	$79,584	70
Physics Professor	$108,810	$79,102	70
Technical Sales Representative	$107,830	$78,481	960
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$106,060	$77,360	520
Genetic Counselor	$106,010	$77,328	40
Health Specialties Professor	$105,780	$77,183	260
Chemistry Professor	$104,610	$76,441	80
Other Engineer	$103,580	$75,789	–
MRI Technologist	$103,510	$75,745	170
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$103,320	$75,624	150
Power Plant Operator	$103,010	$75,428	80
Speech-Language Pathologist	$102,760	$75,269	690
Other Education Administrator	$102,430	$75,060	80
Psychology Professor	$102,340	$75,003	–
Occupational Therapist	$102,130	$74,870	490
Computer Science Professor	$102,080	$74,839	120
Physical Therapist	$102,050	$74,820	1,260
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$101,880	$74,712	490
Financial and Investment Analyst	$101,800	$74,661	2,290
Mathematical Science Professor	$101,510	$74,478	130
Biological Science Professor	$101,380	$74,395	130
Market Research Analyst	$101,270	$74,326	3,570
Foreign Language Professor	$101,100	$74,218	70
Operations Research Analyst	$101,070	$74,199	660
Other Professor	$101,070	$74,199	–
Database Administrator	$100,910	$74,097	670
Social Work Professor	$100,550	$73,869	50
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$100,470	$73,819	70
Communications Professor	$100,260	$73,686	60
Civil Engineer	$100,220	$73,660	920
Medical Scientist	$100,190	$73,641	270
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$99,560	$73,242	290
Registered Nurse	$99,520	$73,217	14,290
Management Analyst	$99,480	$73,192	4,120
Dental Hygienist	$98,910	$72,830	750
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$98,550	$72,602	40
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$98,530	$72,590	220
Nursing Professor	$98,170	$72,362	240
Labor Relations Specialist	$97,390	$71,868	280
Power Line Installer	$97,180	$71,735	330
English Professor	$97,100	$71,684	–
Architect	$97,030	$71,640	120
Logistician	$96,090	$71,044	520
School Psychologist	$95,990	$70,981	280
Environmental Engineer	$95,720	$70,810	150
Other Business Operations Specialist	$95,040	$70,379	1,600
Accountant and Auditor	$95,020	$70,366	6,570
Credit Analyst	$94,680	$70,151	720
Network and Systems Administrator	$94,200	$69,847	850
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$93,880	$69,644	130
Telecom Line Installer	$93,850	$69,625	310
Geoscientist	$93,640	$69,492	110
Other Social Worker	$93,250	$69,245	130
Police Officer	$92,970	$69,067	1,800
Financial Examiner	$92,390	$68,700	430
Other Social Scientist	$92,330	$68,662	100
Respiratory Therapist	$91,080	$67,870	500
Compliance Officer	$91,050	$67,851	2,150
Technical Writer	$90,370	$67,420	80
Other Therapist	$90,120	$67,262	30
Training and Development Specialist	$88,570	$66,280	1,590
Cardiovascular Technologist	$87,640	$65,691	290
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$86,290	$64,836	160
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$86,260	$64,817	960
Audiologist	$85,700	$64,462	70
Other Special Education Teacher	$85,040	$64,044	50
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$84,760	$63,866	240
Radiologic Technologist	$84,210	$63,518	650
Financial Services Sales Agent	$83,750	$63,227	2,300
Aircraft Mechanic	$83,550	$63,100	240
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$83,250	$62,910	1,890
Loan Officer	$83,130	$62,834	1,420
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$82,920	$62,701	1,400
Surveyor	$82,890	$62,682	120
Microbiologist	$82,770	$62,606	190
Physicist	$82,590	$62,492	50
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$82,200	$62,245	90
Budget Analyst	$82,000	$62,118	260
Probation Officer	$81,880	$62,042	380
Mortician and Funeral Director	$81,530	$61,820	80
Other Legal Support Worker	$81,170	$61,592	290
Occupational Safety Specialist	$81,120	$61,561	600
Construction Supervisor	$81,100	$61,548	2,590
Other Financial Specialist	$80,610	$61,237	1,330
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$80,610	$61,237	130
Criminal Justice Professor	$80,510	$61,174	40
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$80,410	$61,111	–
Cost Estimator	$79,290	$60,401	730
Instructional Coordinator	$79,290	$60,401	980
High School Vocational Teacher	$79,230	$60,363	560
Production Supervisor	$79,100	$60,281	1,450
Executive Assistant	$78,920	$60,167	1,320
Rail Car Repairer	$78,900	$60,154	130
Other Health Technician	$78,650	$59,996	110
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$78,640	$59,989	220
Chemical Technician	$78,620	$59,977	540
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$78,600	$59,964	200
High School Special Education Teacher	$78,490	$59,894	1,160
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$78,060	$59,622	290
High School Teacher	$77,960	$59,559	5,360
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$77,820	$59,470	50
Human Resources Specialist	$77,700	$59,394	2,720
Librarian	$77,700	$59,394	370
Stationary Engineer	$77,630	$59,350	40
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$77,420	$59,217	–
Marriage and Family Therapist	$76,580	$58,684	400
Public Relations Specialist	$76,120	$58,393	930
Web Developer	$76,020	$58,330	–
Social and Community Service Manager	$75,950	$58,285	930
Elementary School Teacher	$75,920	$58,266	2,900
Other Engineering Technician	$75,780	$58,178	–
Control and Valve Installer	$75,720	$58,140	150
Office Supervisor	$75,220	$57,823	5,480
Editor	$75,020	$57,696	170
Firefighting Supervisor	$74,670	$57,474	–
Physical Therapist Assistant	$74,610	$57,436	340
Food Service Manager	$74,430	$57,322	770
Landscaping Supervisor	$74,340	$57,265	250
School and Career Counselor	$74,070	$57,094	1,700
Kindergarten Teacher	$74,030	$57,069	70
Lodging Manager	$73,850	$56,955	130
Ship Captain and Mate	$73,280	$56,594	50
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$73,040	$56,442	290
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$72,900	$56,353	110
Construction Inspector	$72,700	$56,226	570
Producer and Director	$72,650	$56,195	150
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$72,370	$56,017	–
Fundraiser	$71,250	$55,308	320
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$69,990	$54,510	–
Health Information Technologist	$68,890	$53,813	–
Licensed Practical Nurse	$68,710	$53,699	2,240
Real Estate Broker	$68,690	$53,686	100
Clinical Lab Technologist	$68,630	$53,648	690
Social Science Research Assistant	$68,230	$53,395	40
Middle School Teacher	$67,780	$53,110	2,350
Property and Real Estate Manager	$67,600	$52,996	790
Services Sales Representative	$67,540	$52,958	2,910
Electrical Engineering Technician	$67,360	$52,844	130
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$67,320	$52,818	890
Other Teacher	$67,230	$52,761	90
Urban and Regional Planner	$67,110	$52,685	290
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$67,010	$52,622	540
Telecom Equipment Installer	$66,670	$52,406	440
Brickmason and Blockmason	$66,550	$52,330	200
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$66,550	$52,330	70
Legal Secretary	$66,130	$52,027	980
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$65,990	$51,925	1,070
Correctional Officer	$65,880	$51,844	1,730
Soil and Plant Scientist	$65,310	$51,426	60
Title Examiner	$65,270	$51,397	140
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$64,940	$51,154	340
Judicial Law Clerk	$64,720	$50,993	100
Plumber	$64,720	$50,993	1,590
Environmental Scientist	$64,690	$50,971	290
Healthcare Social Worker	$64,620	$50,920	780
Other Sales and Related Worker	$64,590	$50,898	90
Paramedic	$64,240	$50,641	340
Conservation Scientist	$63,850	$50,355	80
Electrician	$63,700	$50,245	2,260
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$63,640	$50,201	50
Diesel Mechanic	$63,590	$50,164	670
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$63,460	$50,069	60
Farm and Home Management Educator	$63,300	$49,952	80
Health Education Specialist	$63,300	$49,952	340
Clergy	$63,260	$49,922	120
Chemical Equipment Operator	$63,200	$49,878	1,160
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$63,110	$49,811	2,480
Security Supervisor	$62,840	$49,610	180
Production and Planning Clerk	$62,700	$49,506	450
Machinist	$62,650	$49,468	310
Transportation Supervisor	$62,510	$49,364	2,270
Vocational Instructor	$62,400	$49,282	190
HVAC Technician	$62,320	$49,223	1,730
Occupational Safety Technician	$62,310	$49,216	150
Wholesale Sales Representative	$62,280	$49,193	2,920
Medical Equipment Repairer	$62,260	$49,178	300
Surgical Technologist	$62,250	$49,171	340
IT Support Specialist	$62,160	$49,104	1,890
Civil Engineering Technician	$62,120	$49,074	350
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$61,850	$48,873	70
Postal Service Clerk	$61,710	$48,769	230
Sheet Metal Worker	$61,460	$48,583	440
Chef and Head Cook	$61,440	$48,568	590
Brokerage Clerk	$61,390	$48,531	–
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$61,290	$48,457	600
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$60,740	$48,047	40
Network Support Specialist	$60,580	$47,928	330
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$60,510	$47,876	380
Gambling Services Supervisor	$60,370	$47,772	110
Interior Designer	$60,360	$47,765	190
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$60,350	$47,757	5,230
Other Financial Clerk	$60,340	$47,750	590
Motorboat Mechanic	$60,230	$47,668	130
Crane and Tower Operator	$60,160	$47,616	220
Graphic Designer	$60,130	$47,594	360
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$60,090	$47,564	60
Mental Health Social Worker	$60,060	$47,542	510
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$60,040	$47,527	80
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,880	$47,408	1,130
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$59,820	$47,363	90
Recreation Supervisor	$59,790	$47,341	390
Audio and Video Technician	$59,700	$47,274	130
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$59,680	$47,259	160
Athletic Trainer	$59,650	$47,236	50
Roofer	$59,440	$47,080	230
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$59,250	$46,939	100
Carpenter	$59,200	$46,902	2,250
Hearing Aid Specialist	$59,160	$46,872	–
Massage Therapist	$58,870	$46,656	230
Millwright	$58,770	$46,582	90
Biological Technician	$58,550	$46,418	180
Construction Painter	$58,530	$46,403	480
Postal Mail Sorter	$58,470	$46,359	410
Auto Mechanic	$58,410	$46,314	1,910
Pipelayer	$58,240	$46,187	–
Utilities Meter Reader	$58,240	$46,187	30
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$58,230	$46,180	420
Construction Equipment Operator	$58,020	$46,024	1,230
Exercise Physiologist	$57,940	$45,964	90
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$57,760	$45,830	950
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$57,760	$45,830	110
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$57,610	$45,719	130
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$57,590	$45,704	9,040
Welder	$57,270	$45,466	600
Quality Control Inspector	$57,190	$45,406	1,020
Dispatcher	$57,170	$45,391	670
Earth Driller	$57,160	$45,384	–
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$57,130	$45,362	180
Mechanical Drafter	$57,110	$45,347	160
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$57,030	$45,287	400
Other Education Worker	$56,870	$45,168	60
Administrative Law Judge	$56,830	$45,138	70
Curator	$56,800	$45,116	60
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$56,430	$44,841	320
Mason Helper	$56,340	$44,774	130
Medical Records Specialist	$56,060	$44,566	610
Mental Health Counselor	$56,020	$44,536	1,700
Community Health Worker	$55,850	$44,409	280
Private Detective and Investigator	$55,710	$44,305	110
Retail Sales Supervisor	$55,710	$44,305	4,200
News Reporter and Journalist	$55,600	$44,223	70
Other Information and Record Clerk	$54,240	$43,211	240
Small Engine Mechanic	$54,230	$43,204	80
Pesticide Applicator	$54,190	$43,174	40
Paving Equipment Operator	$54,020	$43,048	150
Archivist	$53,890	$42,951	50
Other Social Service Specialist	$53,640	$42,765	320
Insulation Worker	$53,570	$42,713	280
Home Appliance Repairer	$53,390	$42,579	60
Medical Equipment Preparer	$53,300	$42,512	190
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$53,140	$42,393	260
Credit Counselor	$52,840	$42,170	40
Agricultural Technician	$52,510	$41,924	–
Advertising Sales Agent	$52,480	$41,902	140
Billing and Posting Clerk	$52,110	$41,627	1,270
Tax Preparer	$51,960	$41,515	240
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$51,780	$41,381	4,600
Agricultural Inspector	$51,590	$41,240	90
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$51,550	$41,210	250
Mixing Machine Operator	$51,460	$41,143	130
Recreational Therapist	$51,110	$40,883	70
Human Resources Assistant	$50,850	$40,689	290
Skincare Specialist	$50,820	$40,667	130
Housekeeping Supervisor	$50,750	$40,615	790
Fence Erector	$50,630	$40,526	–
Carpet Installer	$50,350	$40,317	70
Crematory Operator	$50,320	$40,295	30
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$50,170	$40,183	350
General Maintenance Worker	$50,150	$40,168	3,310
Photographer	$50,100	$40,131	180
CNC Machine Operator	$50,010	$40,064	170
Insurance Claims Clerk	$49,990	$40,049	720
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$49,990	$40,049	90
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$49,910	$39,990	40
Upholsterer	$49,860	$39,953	40
Other Office Support Worker	$49,620	$39,774	750
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$49,330	$39,558	–
Event Planner	$49,020	$39,328	400
Interviewer	$49,010	$39,320	570
Other Counselor	$48,990	$39,305	–
Personal Service Supervisor	$48,940	$39,268	340
Rehabilitation Counselor	$48,840	$39,194	340
Auto Body Repairer	$48,780	$39,149	340
Child and Family Social Worker	$48,520	$38,956	910
Septic Tank Servicer	$48,440	$38,896	30
Veterinary Technician	$48,370	$38,844	530
Vending Machine Repairer	$48,350	$38,829	–
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$48,310	$38,800	510
Customer Service Representative	$48,190	$38,710	7,470
Food Service Supervisor	$48,120	$38,658	4,030
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$48,110	$38,651	160
Phlebotomist	$48,110	$38,651	430
Administrative Assistant	$47,970	$38,547	6,320
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$47,940	$38,524	90
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$47,880	$38,480	610
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$47,780	$38,405	40
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$47,640	$38,301	40
Dental Assistant	$47,600	$38,271	990
Library Technician	$47,580	$38,256	210
Separating Machine Operator	$47,520	$38,212	110
Procurement Clerk	$47,470	$38,175	140
Real Estate Sales Agent	$47,180	$37,959	900
New Accounts Clerk	$47,150	$37,936	140
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$47,040	$37,855	250
Structural Metal Fabricator	$46,940	$37,780	110
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$46,900	$37,750	130
Emergency Medical Technician	$46,790	$37,669	950
Funeral Attendant	$46,720	$37,617	110
Firefighter	$46,710	$37,609	560
Insurance Sales Agent	$46,710	$37,609	1,220
Bill and Account Collector	$46,680	$37,587	990
Tire Repairer and Changer	$46,630	$37,550	230
Pharmacy Technician	$46,430	$37,401	1,480
Dispensing Optician	$46,220	$37,245	270
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$46,140	$37,185	470
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$46,120	$37,170	100
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$46,120	$37,170	280
Environmental Science Technician	$45,720	$36,873	150
Construction Laborer	$45,550	$36,746	3,240
Word Processor and Typist	$45,480	$36,694	50
Highway Maintenance Worker	$45,450	$36,672	90
Teller	$45,340	$36,590	1,400
Pest Control Worker	$45,300	$36,560	300
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$45,220	$36,501	120
Coach and Scout	$45,200	$36,486	600
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$44,850	$36,225	340
Court Reporter	$44,760	$36,158	40
Court and Municipal Clerk	$44,600	$36,039	980
Printing Press Operator	$44,600	$36,039	210
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$44,540	$35,995	–
Medical Secretary	$44,500	$35,965	4,510
Medical Assistant	$44,490	$35,957	2,880
Tailor and Dressmaker	$44,450	$35,928	–
Grinding Machine Operator	$44,390	$35,883	50
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$44,340	$35,846	1,210
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$44,290	$35,809	30
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$44,250	$35,779	–
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$44,120	$35,682	2,630
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$44,110	$35,675	30
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$44,080	$35,652	2,680
Light Truck Driver	$43,990	$35,585	4,200
Orderly	$43,800	$35,444	190
Miscellaneous Assembler	$43,770	$35,422	1,210
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$43,140	$34,953	70
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$43,060	$34,894	330
Eligibility Interviewer	$42,900	$34,774	120
General Office Clerk	$42,740	$34,655	7,230
School Bus Driver	$42,390	$34,395	1,350
Photo Processing Worker	$42,220	$34,269	30
Nursing Assistant	$42,030	$34,127	5,530
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$41,640	$33,837	240
Order Clerk	$41,430	$33,681	170
Dietetic Technician	$41,280	$33,569	150
Social and Human Service Assistant	$40,710	$33,145	1,050
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$40,530	$33,011	360
Parking Enforcement Worker	$40,360	$32,885	70
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$40,080	$32,676	40
File Clerk	$39,940	$32,572	–
Other Production Worker	$39,720	$32,409	70
Floral Designer	$39,630	$32,342	100
Other Protective Service Worker	$39,520	$32,260	130
Other Food Processing Worker	$39,470	$32,223	510
Gambling Dealer	$39,330	$32,118	270
Office Machine Operator	$39,200	$32,022	110
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$38,910	$31,806	50
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$38,790	$31,717	–
Courier and Messenger	$38,760	$31,694	170
Veterinary Assistant	$38,610	$31,583	–
Counter and Rental Clerk	$38,600	$31,575	870
Dental Laboratory Technician	$38,500	$31,501	–
Packaging Machine Operator	$38,500	$31,501	680
Pharmacy Aide	$38,500	$31,501	130
Short Order Cook	$38,500	$31,501	–
Psychiatric Technician	$38,410	$31,434	350
Production Helper	$38,380	$31,412	230
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$38,100	$31,203	–
Museum Technician and Conservator	$38,080	$31,188	60
Parts Salesperson	$38,050	$31,166	980
Aircraft Service Attendant	$37,920	$31,069	40
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$37,880	$31,040	880
Restaurant Cook	$37,840	$31,010	5,280
Teaching Assistant	$37,830	$31,002	5,040
Data Entry Keyer	$37,810	$30,988	410
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$37,710	$30,913	490
Sewing Machine Operator	$37,690	$30,898	60
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$37,440	$30,712	1,280
Stocker and Order Filler	$37,420	$30,697	7,080
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$37,350	$30,645	4,130
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$37,320	$30,623	5,220
Hand Packer and Packager	$37,290	$30,601	2,030
Food Batchmaker	$37,220	$30,549	380
Gambling Booth Cashier	$37,140	$30,489	40
Library Assistant	$37,090	$30,452	270
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$36,940	$30,340	90
Waiter and Waitress	$36,880	$30,296	7,580
Bartender	$36,840	$30,266	2,820
Baker	$36,730	$30,184	290
Electrician Helper	$36,560	$30,058	60
School Bus Monitor	$36,560	$30,058	280
Automotive Service Attendant	$36,530	$30,035	370
Substitute Teacher	$36,510	$30,020	–
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$36,500	$30,013	580
Gambling Cage Worker	$36,500	$30,013	50
Mail Clerk	$36,450	$29,976	630
Other Personal Care Worker	$36,380	$29,924	–
Preschool Teacher	$36,360	$29,909	2,000
Security Guard	$36,360	$29,909	3,430
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$36,310	$29,872	2,880
Plumber Helper	$36,070	$29,693	140
Switchboard Operator	$35,980	$29,626	180
Food Preparation Worker	$35,930	$29,589	2,400
Dishwasher	$35,780	$29,477	1,520
Hotel Desk Clerk	$35,730	$29,440	740
Bicycle Repairer	$35,650	$29,380	30
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$35,500	$29,269	5,430
Retail Salesperson	$35,360	$29,165	13,400
Janitor	$35,320	$29,135	9,220
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$34,730	$28,696	260
Residential Advisor	$34,530	$28,547	350
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$34,400	$28,450	50
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$34,350	$28,413	1,270
Home Health Aide	$34,320	$28,391	11,820
Parking Attendant	$34,230	$28,324	200
Maid and Housekeeper	$34,150	$28,264	1,820
Medical Transcriptionist	$34,070	$28,205	–
Physical Therapist Aide	$34,060	$28,198	300
Carpenter Helper	$33,920	$28,093	190
Animal Caretaker	$33,910	$28,086	1,230
Other Food Service Worker	$33,840	$28,034	–
Animal Trainer	$33,810	$28,012	90
Recreation Worker	$33,790	$27,997	1,230
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$33,730	$27,952	710
Cashier	$33,490	$27,773	11,450
Other Transportation Worker	$33,420	$27,721	40
Tutor	$33,240	$27,587	590
Childcare Worker	$33,210	$27,565	1,230
Tour and Travel Guide	$33,210	$27,565	330
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$33,090	$27,476	220
Concierge	$32,420	$26,977	40
Shampooer	$32,150	$26,776	200
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$31,930	$26,613	360
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$31,880	$26,576	1,540
Fast Food Cook	$31,840	$26,546	850
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$31,430	$26,241	1,010
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$31,300	$26,144	13,310
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$31,240	$26,099	–
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$31,200	$26,070	1,360
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$31,200	$26,070	–
Driver/Sales Worker	$31,200	$26,070	–
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$31,200	$26,070	780
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$31,200	$26,070	1,680
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$31,200	$26,070	50
Usher and Ticket Taker	$31,200	$26,070	200

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Delaware median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Delaware paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Delaware

What is the highest-paying job in Delaware?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 3 jobs in Delaware, such as cardiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, dermatologist pays most: $442,120, or $275,638 after tax.

What is the most common job in Delaware?

Registered Nurse: about 14,290 people in Delaware, with a median of $99,520.

How much do you take home on the median Delaware salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Delaware is $52,190 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $41,686 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Delaware tax.

Which job pays more in Delaware than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Delaware, chemist pays furthest above its US median: $129,860 here, 42% more than the national $91,240.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Delaware. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.