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BLS wage data · May 2025

Certified Nursing Assistant Salary in Delaware

Certified Nursing Assistants in Delaware earn a median of $42,030 a year, or $20.21 an hour. That ranks Delaware #25 of 51 states and is $230 less than the national median.

Median / year
$42,030
Median / hour
$20.21
Employed
5,530
National rank
#25of 51

Pay range in Delaware

10th percentile$36,530
25th percentile$38,490
Median percentile$42,030
75th percentile$45,210
90th percentile$48,080

Certified Nursing Assistant pay by Delaware metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$46,22030,680
Dover, DE$39,600890

FAQ

How much does a certified nursing assistant make in Delaware?

The median annual wage is $42,030 ($20.21 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $230 below the U.S. median of $42,260.

What do entry-level nursing assistants make in Delaware?

The lowest-paid 10% of Delaware nursing assistants earned $36,530 or less ($17.56/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do nursing assistants earn the most in Delaware?

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD has the highest metro median at $46,220.

How many nursing assistants work in Delaware?

About 5,530 nursing assistants were employed in Delaware in May 2025.