Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Delaware, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Delaware is in the South region (South Atlantic division), with 1,051,917 residents, a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $87,534. The unemployment rate was 4.6% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 99.8 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,534 | 14 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 40 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.4% | 11 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 99.8 | 32 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.0% | 25 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 11.6% | 18 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the South Atlantic division: District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Maryland · North Carolina · South Carolina · Virginia · West Virginia.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | 44,112 | 35.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17,947 | 14.3% |
| Government and government enterprises | 10,089 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9,053 | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8,610 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7,732 | 6.2% |
| Retail trade | 4,617 | 3.7% |
| Construction | 3,981 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3,177 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 2,939 | 2.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 2,460 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 2,330 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 1,995 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 1,611 | 1.3% |
| Information | 1,525 | 1.2% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 1,471 | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 1,234 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 594 | 0.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 586 | 0.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 8 | 0.0% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25,900 | -2.6% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 89,200 | -0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 3,200 | -5.9% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 48,600 | -0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 66,900 | +2.6% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 94,300 | +2.8% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 52,400 | -2.4% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 19,800 | +2.1% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 71,800 | -0.7% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 497,500 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 60,820 | 125.5 | 1.10 | $48,330 | $34,270 | $77,060 | +2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 45,960 | 94.8 | 1.08 | $35,720 | $31,200 | $50,080 | +2% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 42,670 | 88.0 | 1.00 | $46,190 | $31,550 | $64,590 | +4% |
| Sales and Related | 43,920 | 90.6 | 1.05 | $37,520 | $31,200 | $92,770 | -3% |
| Management | 25,020 | 51.6 | 0.72 | $148,150 | $74,570 | $297,390 | +17% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 38,770 | 80.0 | 1.18 | $93,400 | $55,420 | $157,520 | +13% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 36,200 | 74.7 | 1.18 | $97,270 | $48,320 | $170,830 | +12% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 28,470 | 58.7 | 1.00 | $61,670 | $34,860 | $97,460 | +2% |
| Production | 19,030 | 39.3 | 0.71 | $39,860 | $34,320 | $76,790 | -15% |
| Healthcare Support | 24,030 | 49.6 | 0.98 | $37,860 | $31,200 | $50,600 | -1% |
| Construction and Extraction | 18,650 | 38.5 | 0.93 | $59,360 | $37,080 | $96,380 | -0% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 16,300 | 33.6 | 0.86 | $61,480 | $39,210 | $97,340 | +3% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 14,490 | 29.9 | 0.88 | $113,600 | $60,530 | $171,010 | +4% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 16,850 | 34.8 | 1.19 | $36,420 | $31,200 | $49,350 | -3% |
| Protective Service | 10,450 | 21.5 | 0.89 | $51,540 | $34,130 | $102,530 | +3% |
| Personal Care and Service | 11,260 | 23.2 | 1.11 | $34,530 | $31,200 | $60,370 | -5% |
| Community and Social Service | 9,090 | 18.8 | 1.09 | $58,610 | $38,960 | $91,060 | +1% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 5,580 | 11.5 | 0.68 | $99,930 | $57,700 | $151,810 | +0% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 4,030 | 8.3 | 0.63 | $59,910 | $33,430 | $106,230 | -5% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 6,150 | 12.7 | 1.34 | $84,180 | $51,770 | $139,820 | +2% |
| Legal | 6,150 | 12.7 | 1.51 | $98,900 | $54,530 | $231,210 | -4% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 870 | 1.8 | 0.64 | $39,850 | $31,200 | $60,690 | +9% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 27.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 10.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 9.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7.6% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 4.7% |
| Other services | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.9% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 14,290 | 1.36 | $99,520 | $78,340 | $123,860 | +2% |
| Retail Salespersons | 13,400 | 1.10 | $35,360 | $31,200 | $47,420 | -0% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 13,310 | 1.11 | $31,300 | $31,200 | $37,530 | +0% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 11,820 | 0.88 | $34,320 | $31,200 | $40,430 | -4% |
| Cashiers | 11,450 | 1.19 | $33,490 | $31,200 | $37,030 | +2% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 9,220 | 1.34 | $35,320 | $31,200 | $48,530 | -4% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 9,040 | 1.41 | $57,590 | $46,850 | $69,770 | -2% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 7,580 | 1.07 | $36,880 | $31,200 | $62,000 | +5% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 7,470 | 0.92 | $48,190 | $36,080 | $75,970 | +8% |
| Office Clerks, General | 7,230 | 0.94 | $42,740 | $31,200 | $59,550 | -5% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 7,080 | 0.80 | $37,420 | $31,200 | $58,730 | +0% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 6,570 | 1.45 | $95,020 | $60,500 | $132,550 | +14% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 6,320 | 1.19 | $47,970 | $35,930 | $64,170 | +1% |
| Nursing Assistants | 5,530 | 1.22 | $42,030 | $36,530 | $48,080 | -1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 5,480 | 1.22 | $75,220 | $48,860 | $107,880 | +8% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 5,430 | 11.96 | $35,500 | $34,320 | $38,070 | -7% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 5,360 | 1.61 | $77,960 | $51,420 | $95,220 | +8% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 5,280 | 1.20 | $37,840 | $31,250 | $46,940 | +1% |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 5,230 | 2.17 | $60,350 | $38,210 | $60,350 | +30% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5,220 | 0.57 | $37,320 | $31,200 | $47,920 | -7% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 5,040 | 1.14 | $37,830 | $31,200 | $47,300 | +3% |
| General and Operations Managers | 5,000 | 0.46 | $137,220 | $73,430 | $310,700 | +30% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 4,600 | 1.07 | $51,780 | $38,130 | $71,410 | +2% |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 4,510 | 1.51 | $44,500 | $36,400 | $57,980 | -3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 4,200 | 1.20 | $55,710 | $38,220 | $76,620 | +15% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 1,370 | 1.28 | $297,470 | $77,500 | $359,410 | +12% |
| Financial Managers | 2,810 | 1.07 | $181,580 | $129,930 | $321,620 | +9% |
| Lawyers | 2,920 | 1.24 | $173,510 | $101,200 | $354,910 | +9% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 2,140 | 1.03 | $168,500 | $124,290 | $310,250 | -4% |
| Managers, All Other | 1,280 | 0.66 | $168,060 | $102,950 | $297,690 | +18% |
| Financial Risk Specialists | 1,160 | 5.83 | $139,440 | $80,810 | $178,570 | +19% |
| General and Operations Managers | 5,000 | 0.46 | $137,220 | $73,430 | $310,700 | +30% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,560 | 0.84 | $134,820 | $89,000 | $298,180 | +9% |
| Software Developers | 3,380 | 0.64 | $133,020 | $96,620 | $174,390 | -2% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 1,100 | 1.08 | $132,710 | $101,350 | $152,520 | +25% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,430 | 1.42 | $131,040 | $97,450 | $162,870 | -1% |
| Chemists | 1,200 | 4.65 | $129,860 | $80,500 | $170,290 | +42% |
| Project Management Specialists | 1,770 | 0.53 | $122,190 | $74,770 | $166,660 | +19% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 2,140 | 1.32 | $110,560 | $72,470 | $163,060 | +4% |
| Physical Therapists | 1,260 | 1.51 | $102,050 | $79,930 | $136,350 | -1% |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 2,290 | 2.02 | $101,800 | $68,530 | $168,450 | -1% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 3,570 | 1.27 | $101,270 | $51,480 | $165,840 | +29% |
| Registered Nurses | 14,290 | 1.36 | $99,520 | $78,340 | $123,860 | +2% |
| Management Analysts | 4,120 | 1.47 | $99,480 | $59,540 | $165,050 | -2% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 1,600 | 0.47 | $95,040 | $56,970 | $172,850 | +14% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 6,570 | 1.45 | $95,020 | $60,500 | $132,550 | +14% |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 1,800 | 0.86 | $92,970 | $62,470 | $130,870 | +22% |
| Compliance Officers | 2,150 | 1.65 | $91,050 | $51,930 | $137,540 | +13% |
| Training and Development Specialists | 1,590 | 1.11 | $88,570 | $57,260 | $119,780 | +28% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 2,300 | 1.51 | $83,750 | $48,420 | $184,960 | +6% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 5,430 | 11.96 | $35,500 | $34,320 | $38,070 | -7% |
| Financial Risk Specialists | 1,160 | 5.83 | $139,440 | $80,810 | $178,570 | +19% |
| Chemists | 1,200 | 4.65 | $129,860 | $80,500 | $170,290 | +42% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 1,330 | 3.24 | $80,610 | $59,810 | $129,360 | -1% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1,160 | 2.66 | $63,200 | $50,460 | $82,100 | +9% |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 1,160 | 2.27 | $78,490 | $57,020 | $94,830 | +6% |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 5,230 | 2.17 | $60,350 | $38,210 | $60,350 | +30% |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 2,480 | 2.03 | $63,110 | $48,880 | $99,390 | +0% |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 2,290 | 2.02 | $101,800 | $68,530 | $168,450 | -1% |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | 2,680 | 1.95 | $44,080 | $35,870 | $47,560 | +18% |
| Loan Officers | 1,420 | 1.66 | $83,130 | $45,670 | $148,210 | +8% |
| Compliance Officers | 2,150 | 1.65 | $91,050 | $51,930 | $137,540 | +13% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 5,360 | 1.61 | $77,960 | $51,420 | $95,220 | +8% |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | 1,700 | 1.54 | $74,070 | $47,750 | $96,140 | +15% |
| Physical Therapists | 1,260 | 1.51 | $102,050 | $79,930 | $136,350 | -1% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 2,300 | 1.51 | $83,750 | $48,420 | $184,960 | +6% |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 4,510 | 1.51 | $44,500 | $36,400 | $57,980 | -3% |
| Animal Caretakers | 1,230 | 1.48 | $33,910 | $31,200 | $42,500 | -4% |
| Management Analysts | 4,120 | 1.47 | $99,480 | $59,540 | $165,050 | -2% |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | 1,730 | 1.46 | $65,880 | $46,520 | $79,260 | +12% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 6,570 | 1.45 | $95,020 | $60,500 | $132,550 | +14% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,430 | 1.42 | $131,040 | $97,450 | $162,870 | -1% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 9,040 | 1.41 | $57,590 | $46,850 | $69,770 | -2% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 4,130 | 1.39 | $37,350 | $32,910 | $46,620 | -5% |
| Tellers | 1,400 | 1.37 | $45,340 | $37,620 | $49,600 | +5% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 103 federal job postings open now in Delaware (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | 20 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 17 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 9 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 8 |
| Army National Guard Units | 6 |
| Air Mobility Command | 6 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 5 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 5 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 4 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 4 |
| Drug Enforcement Administration | 2 |
| U.S. Marshals Service | 2 |
| U.S. Secret Service | 2 |
| Veterans Benefits Administration | 2 |
| Air National Guard Units | 2 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer | 7 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | 6 |
| Human Resources Management | 5 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 4 |
| Contracting | 4 |
| Criminal Investigation | 4 |
| Information Technology Management | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Aircraft Overhaul | 4 |
| General Engineering | 3 |
| Civil Engineering | 3 |
| Electronics Engineering | 3 |
| Social Science | 2 |
| Computer Engineering | 2 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 2 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $63,795 (94 postings).
No city of Delaware is among the 250 largest in the US. The state's own totals are on the other tabs.
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The median wage in Delaware is $52,190 a year ($25.09 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+2%). The 10th percentile earns $31,650 and the 90th $127,690.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 60,820 | 125.5 | 1.10 | $48,330 | $34,270 | $77,060 | +2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 45,960 | 94.8 | 1.08 | $35,720 | $31,200 | $50,080 | +2% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 42,670 | 88.0 | 1.00 | $46,190 | $31,550 | $64,590 | +4% |
| Sales and Related | 43,920 | 90.6 | 1.05 | $37,520 | $31,200 | $92,770 | -3% |
| Management | 25,020 | 51.6 | 0.72 | $148,150 | $74,570 | $297,390 | +17% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 38,770 | 80.0 | 1.18 | $93,400 | $55,420 | $157,520 | +13% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 36,200 | 74.7 | 1.18 | $97,270 | $48,320 | $170,830 | +12% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 28,470 | 58.7 | 1.00 | $61,670 | $34,860 | $97,460 | +2% |
| Production | 19,030 | 39.3 | 0.71 | $39,860 | $34,320 | $76,790 | -15% |
| Healthcare Support | 24,030 | 49.6 | 0.98 | $37,860 | $31,200 | $50,600 | -1% |
| Construction and Extraction | 18,650 | 38.5 | 0.93 | $59,360 | $37,080 | $96,380 | -0% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 16,300 | 33.6 | 0.86 | $61,480 | $39,210 | $97,340 | +3% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 14,490 | 29.9 | 0.88 | $113,600 | $60,530 | $171,010 | +4% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 16,850 | 34.8 | 1.19 | $36,420 | $31,200 | $49,350 | -3% |
| Protective Service | 10,450 | 21.5 | 0.89 | $51,540 | $34,130 | $102,530 | +3% |
| Personal Care and Service | 11,260 | 23.2 | 1.11 | $34,530 | $31,200 | $60,370 | -5% |
| Community and Social Service | 9,090 | 18.8 | 1.09 | $58,610 | $38,960 | $91,060 | +1% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 5,580 | 11.5 | 0.68 | $99,930 | $57,700 | $151,810 | +0% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 4,030 | 8.3 | 0.63 | $59,910 | $33,430 | $106,230 | -5% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 6,150 | 12.7 | 1.34 | $84,180 | $51,770 | $139,820 | +2% |
| Legal | 6,150 | 12.7 | 1.51 | $98,900 | $54,530 | $231,210 | -4% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 870 | 1.8 | 0.64 | $39,850 | $31,200 | $60,690 | +9% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Delaware ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $15.00 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 6.60% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | Yes |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 99.8 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,530 |
| Median home value | $371,600 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 73.8% |
| Poverty rate | 9.6% |
| Drive alone to work | 72.2% |
| Public transit to work | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 12.9% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 16.8% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
11.6% of residents of Delaware were born abroad (121,602 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 15,132 |
| India | 11,962 |
| Guatemala | 7,043 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 5,507 |
| Jamaica | 4,618 |
| Haiti | 4,407 |
| Philippines | 3,921 |
| Nigeria | 3,371 |
| Dominican Republic | 2,977 |
| Ghana | 2,021 |
| Kenya | 1,884 |
| Korea | 1,786 |
| Liberia | 1,663 |
| Pakistan | 1,659 |
| Germany | 1,629 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$15.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 6.60% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.6% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$87,534 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
103 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.