How much does a occupational health nurse make in Delaware?

A occupational health nurse in Delaware earns an estimated $93,600 a year — about $45.00 an hour, with most between $75,990 and $100,780. That's roughly in line with the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Delaware's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.

Is Delaware a good state for occupational health nurses?

For pay, Delaware sits roughly in line with the national average for occupational health nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $93,600 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.

How does Delaware occupational health nurse pay compare to the national average?

The national estimate for a occupational health nurse is about $93,600 a year, versus an estimated $93,600 in Delaware — roughly in line with the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.

Why are some figures verified and others estimates?

National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.

Delaware · DE

Occupational Health Nurse salary in Delaware

A occupational health nurse in Delaware earns an estimated $93,600 a year ($45.00/hr) — roughly in line with the U.S. average, with most between $75,990 and $100,780. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Occupational Health Nurse — Delaware

Specialty estimate

Median annual pay

$93,600

At national

Hourly

$45.00/hr

Median $93,600

$66,030Middle 50%: $75,990–$100,780$135,320

Typical range: $75,990–$100,780; What most nurses earn
High end: $135,320; Top earners
Entry level: $66,030; Newer nurses

Occupational Health Nurse pay in nearby-paying states

How Delaware compares to states with similar occupational health nurse pay.

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Other nursing roles in Delaware

Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.

Clinic NurseEst. $87,050/yr Public Health NurseEst. $86,110/yr Registered NurseEst. $93,600/yr

What affects occupational health nurse pay in Delaware

Pay near the national median. For a occupational health nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.

How this estimate was calculated

The Delaware figure adjusts the national RN average of $93,600 for local pay levels — a factor of 1.00× (about even with the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official Delaware wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.

Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.

Use this state estimate as a starting point

It’s a starting point for Delaware, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — not a guaranteed local wage.
Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Delaware make this page more precise over time.

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