Delaware Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Delaware from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $52,190 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $15.00/hr
- State law
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $382
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Delaware
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 190 | $324,080 | $294,730 |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | 1,370 | $297,470 | $243,890 |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | 100 | $279,410 | $243,740 |
| 4 | Radiologists | 160 | $239,200 or more | $239,200 or more |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | 640 | $228,000 | $226,230 |
| 6 | Pediatricians, General | 180 | $219,190 | $213,680 |
| 7 | Chief Executives | 390 | $199,990 | $277,630 |
| 8 | Financial Managers | 2,810 | $181,580 | $203,890 |
Most common jobs in Delaware
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nurses | 14,290 | $99,520 | $99,460 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 13,400 | $35,360 | $37,390 |
| 3 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 13,310 | $31,300 | $33,650 |
| 4 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 11,820 | $34,320 | $35,300 |
| 5 | Cashiers | 11,450 | $33,490 | $33,880 |
| 6 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 9,220 | $35,320 | $37,870 |
| 7 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 9,040 | $57,590 | $57,380 |
| 8 | Waiters and Waitresses | 7,580 | $36,880 | $43,070 |
Wages by metro area
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)2,062 certified, median offer $115,000
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)471 certified, median offer $115,000
Top H-1B employers in Delaware
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 337 | $145,600 |
| 2 | Mphasis Corporation | 76 | $115,000 |
| 3 | Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 50 | $92,394 |
| 4 | Citibank, N.A. | 47 | $161,840 |
| 5 | University of Delaware | 42 | $96,728 |
| 6 | BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | 33 | $106,000 |
| 7 | Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 33 | $117,582 |
| 8 | Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc. | 30 | $280,000 |
More Delaware labor data
- Unemployment by county4.6% statewide
- Jobs by industry495,800 jobs, +0.3% in a year
- Minimum wage$15.00 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$382 a week on average
- Union membership10.4% in 2025
- Federal job openings99 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Delaware?
- The median wage for all occupations in Delaware is $52,190 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Delaware?
- Delaware's unemployment rate was 4.6% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Delaware?
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Delaware: $324,080 a year.