Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Delaware
The median for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Delaware is $68,710 a year, somewhat above the national $64,400 (+7%); the state ranks 19th of 51 states by median. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn 32% more than the median across all occupations in Delaware ($52,190). Among neighbouring states, New Jersey and Maryland pay more (up to $75,160 in New Jersey) and Pennsylvania pays less (down to $63,940 in Pennsylvania). Delaware employs 2,240 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 4.62 per 1,000 jobs, the 38th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.11 is close to the national share.
Delaware vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Delaware | Hourly | $28.47 | $30.97 | $33.03 | $36.07 | $37.30 | $33.42 | 2,240 | 4.62 | 1.11 |
| Annual | $59,210 | $64,420 | $68,710 | $75,020 | $77,580 | $69,500 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $23.91 | $28.37 | $30.96 | $36.55 | $40.12 | $32.24 | 648,410 | – | – |
| Annual | $49,740 | $59,000 | $64,400 | $76,030 | $83,440 | $67,050 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 19th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 38th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.11
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.62
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Delaware's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Delaware
2 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Delaware publish a row for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $34.00 | $70,710 | $60,620 | $79,690 | 15,920 | 5.49 | 1.32 |
| Dover, DE | $29.88 | $62,140 | $52,000 | $72,430 | 300 | 4.43 | 1.06 |
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $32.59 | $67,790 | $60,220 | $78,250 | 430 | 4.41 | 1.06 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $33.03 | $68,710 | 2,240 | 1.11 |
| Maryland | $35.89 | $74,660 | 9,560 | 0.83 |
| New Jersey | $36.13 | $75,160 | 17,410 | 0.97 |
| Pennsylvania | $30.74 | $63,940 | 38,260 | 1.51 |
See the national page for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (every state ranked) and the Delaware wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Delaware estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.