Highest-Paying Jobs in Delaware (2025)
Ranking 128 occupations by median salary in Delaware · Source: BLS OES & H-1B filings
Avg. Median Salary (DE)
$97,614
-4.1% vs national avg
National Median
$101,797
across all states
Total Employed
251K+
workers tracked in Delaware
Top 25 Highest-Paying Jobs in Delaware
Occupations in Delaware ranked by median annual salary (2025 BLS OES data).
Healthcare
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
190 employed
$324,080
+5.5% vs national
Psychiatrist
100 employed
$279,410
+8.4% vs national
Family Medicine Physician
640 employed
$228,000
-11.6% vs national
Pediatrician
180 employed
$219,190
+1.7% vs national
Podiatrist
60 employed
$170,560
-4.3% vs national
Optometrist
190 employed
$161,270
+18.5% vs national
Pharmacist
790 employed
$152,880
+7.0% vs national
Physician Assistant
860 employed
$139,350
+2.4% vs national
Medical and Health Services Manager
2K employed
$134,820
+12.1% vs national
Nurse Practitioner
1K employed
$131,040
-2.0% vs national
Nurse Midwife
$127,510
-4.0% vs national
Speech-Language Pathologist
690 employed
$102,760
+12.5% vs national
Occupational Therapist
490 employed
$102,130
+3.4% vs national
Physical Therapist
1K employed
$102,050
+0.4% vs national
Registered Nurse
14K employed
$99,520
+5.8% vs national
Dental Hygienist
750 employed
$98,910
+2.1% vs national
Respiratory Therapist
500 employed
$91,080
+8.6% vs national
Radiologic Technologist
650 employed
$84,210
+3.6% vs national
Dietitian and Nutritionist
290 employed
$78,060
+6.2% vs national
Licensed Practical Nurse
2K employed
$68,710
+3.0% vs national
Social Worker
510 employed
$60,060
+5.1% vs national
Mental Health Counselor
2K employed
$56,020
-5.7% vs national
Rehabilitation Counselor
340 employed
$48,840
+1.4% vs national
Dental Assistant
990 employed
$47,600
-3.1% vs national
Pharmacy Technician
1K employed
$46,430
+2.2% vs national
Medical Assistant
3K employed
$44,490
-0.3% vs national
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
6K employed
$42,030
+0.5% vs national
Home Health and Personal Care Aide
12K employed
$34,320
-1.8% vs national
Management
Chief Executive Officer
390 employed
$199,990
-5.9% vs national
Training and Development Manager
70 employed
$172,340
+38.1% vs national
Human Resources Manager
580 employed
$153,890
+11.1% vs national
Public Relations Manager
170 employed
$153,010
+18.2% vs national
Industrial Production Manager
370 employed
$153,000
+23.0% vs national
Administrative Services Manager
720 employed
$139,910
+23.4% vs national
General and Operations Manager
5K employed
$137,220
+26.9% vs national
Construction Manager
610 employed
$132,150
+15.7% vs national
Project Management Specialist
2K employed
$122,190
+23.8% vs national
Management Analyst
4K employed
$99,480
+1.8% vs national
Human Resources Specialist
3K employed
$77,700
+7.0% vs national
Property and Real Estate Manager
790 employed
$67,600
-1.2% vs national
Finance
Financial Manager
3K employed
$181,580
+20.5% vs national
Economist
70 employed
$159,120
+43.0% vs national
Personal Financial Advisor
$125,050
+26.2% vs national
Financial Analyst
2K employed
$101,800
+4.8% vs national
Accountant
7K employed
$95,020
+15.0% vs national
Credit Analyst
720 employed
$94,680
+16.0% vs national
Financial Examiner
430 employed
$92,390
+3.5% vs national
Compliance Officer
2K employed
$91,050
+15.3% vs national
Securities Sales Agent
2K employed
$83,750
+15.4% vs national
Loan Officer
1K employed
$83,130
+8.9% vs national
Budget Analyst
260 employed
$82,000
-7.2% vs national
Tax Examiner
1K employed
$80,610
+0.2% vs national
Insurance Sales Agent
1K employed
$46,710
-26.4% vs national
Engineering
Engineering Manager
560 employed
$181,190
+9.1% vs national
Chemical Engineer
370 employed
$133,670
+15.6% vs national
Materials Engineer
40 employed
$131,320
+20.6% vs national
Electrical Engineer
660 employed
$126,970
+11.0% vs national
Mechanical Engineer
610 employed
$125,130
+18.7% vs national
Industrial Engineer
820 employed
$120,190
+12.8% vs national
Civil Engineer
920 employed
$100,220
+1.1% vs national
Environmental Engineer
150 employed
$95,720
-8.0% vs national
Legal
Technology
Computer and Information Systems Manager
2K employed
$168,500
+3.4% vs national
Computer Network Architect
760 employed
$148,390
+17.3% vs national
Database Administrator
$147,800
+11.5% vs national
Software Engineer
860 employed
$137,470
+28.9% vs national
Information Security Analyst
720 employed
$137,030
+17.2% vs national
Computer Hardware Engineer
30 employed
$135,690
+4.2% vs national
Software Developer
3K employed
$133,020
+4.4% vs national
Computer Systems Analyst
2K employed
$110,560
+6.2% vs national
Statistician
70 employed
$109,570
+11.1% vs national
Operations Research Analyst
660 employed
$101,070
+13.3% vs national
Network Administrator
850 employed
$94,200
+0.5% vs national
Web and Digital Interface Designer
130 employed
$93,880
+9.3% vs national
Web Developer
$76,020
-11.9% vs national
Computer User Support Specialist
2K employed
$62,160
+2.3% vs national
Computer Network Support Specialist
330 employed
$60,580
-17.3% vs national
Science
Chemist
1K employed
$129,860
+41.1% vs national
Psychologist
280 employed
$113,050
+16.3% vs national
Biochemist and Biophysicist
490 employed
$101,880
+2.7% vs national
Medical Scientist
270 employed
$100,190
+8.6% vs national
Geoscientist
110 employed
$93,640
+3.3% vs national
Physicist
50 employed
$82,590
-46.3% vs national
Urban and Regional Planner
290 employed
$67,110
-19.9% vs national
Environmental Scientist
290 employed
$64,690
-19.2% vs national
Business & Operations
Market Research Analyst
4K employed
$101,270
+38.9% vs national
Logistician
520 employed
$96,090
+15.2% vs national
Training and Development Specialist
2K employed
$88,570
+29.0% vs national
Purchasing Agent
1K employed
$82,920
+7.9% vs national
Public Relations Specialist
930 employed
$76,120
+9.6% vs national
Editor
170 employed
$75,020
+12.5% vs national
Real Estate Broker
100 employed
$68,690
-2.0% vs national
Real Estate Sales Agent
900 employed
$47,180
-20.0% vs national
Protective Services
Skilled Trades
Construction Supervisor
3K employed
$81,100
-2.3% vs national
Plumber
2K employed
$64,720
-5.6% vs national
Electrician
2K employed
$63,700
-8.1% vs national
Automotive Service Technician
2K employed
$58,410
+11.9% vs national
Maintenance and Repair Worker
3K employed
$50,150
-1.0% vs national
Construction Laborer
3K employed
$45,550
-7.6% vs national
Education
Instructional Coordinator
980 employed
$79,290
+4.0% vs national
Secondary School Teacher
5K employed
$77,960
+10.7% vs national
Librarian
370 employed
$77,700
+15.1% vs national
Elementary School Teacher
3K employed
$75,920
+11.4% vs national
School Counselor
2K employed
$74,070
+14.1% vs national
Kindergarten Teacher
70 employed
$74,030
+15.4% vs national
Middle School Teacher
2K employed
$67,780
-1.2% vs national
Tutor
260 employed
$34,730
-22.1% vs national