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BLS wage data · May 2025

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Delaware

Licensed Practical Nurses in Delaware earn a median of $68,710 a year, or $33.03 an hour. That ranks Delaware #19 of 51 states and is $4,310 more than the national median.

Median / year
$68,710
Median / hour
$33.03
Employed
2,240
National rank
#19of 51

Pay range in Delaware

10th percentile$59,210
25th percentile$64,420
Median percentile$68,710
75th percentile$75,020
90th percentile$77,580

Licensed Practical Nurse pay by Delaware metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$70,71015,920
Dover, DE$62,140300

FAQ

How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Delaware?

The median annual wage is $68,710 ($33.03 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $4,310 above the U.S. median of $64,400.

What do entry-level LPNs make in Delaware?

The lowest-paid 10% of Delaware LPNs earned $59,210 or less ($28.47/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do LPNs earn the most in Delaware?

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD has the highest metro median at $70,710.

How many LPNs work in Delaware?

About 2,240 LPNs were employed in Delaware in May 2025.