Registered Nurses Salary in Sussex Delaware

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $93,540 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.97
10th percentile $74,620
90th percentile $128,570
Employed locally 2,260
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,620
    25th
    $84,950
    50th (median)
    $93,540
    75th
    $106,820
    90th
    $128,570

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Sussex Delaware

    OccupationMedian salary
    Emergency Medical Technicians$43,530
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,580
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65,410
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$81,400
    Physical Therapists$101,860
    Pharmacists$141,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Sussex Delaware?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Sussex Delaware is $44.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.55 or more per hour.

    Is Sussex Delaware above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Sussex Delaware is 0.1% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Sussex Delaware?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $74,620 per year in Sussex Delaware. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,950.