Registered Nurses pay in Dover
In Dover (DE), the median pay for registered nurses is $44.05 an hour ($91,620 a year). About 1,700 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). It is 8% lower than the Delaware median ($99,520).
Pay range for registered nurses in Dover (DE)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.69 | $76,320 |
| 25% of workers | $39.82 | $82,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.05 | $91,620 |
| 75% of workers | $52.14 | $108,450 |
| 90% of workers | $58.17 | $120,990 |
Registered Nurses pay in Delaware metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dover (this page) | $91,620 | 1,700 |
Delaware unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
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