Average Salary in Delaware
Average wage, unemployment, and how Delaware ranks — from official BLS data.
The average worker in Delaware earns about $78,104 a year across all industries — about $11,165 above the national average. Roughly 481,012 jobs are covered in the state.
How it works
The average annual wage for Delaware is the BLS QCEW average weekly wage across all covered industries, annualized (2025 Q4). The unemployment rate is the seasonally adjusted state figure from BLS LAUS. These are averages — a typical (median) worker usually earns less than the average, which is pulled up by high earners.
Good to know
- Average wage is employer-reported and covers ~95% of US jobs; it runs higher than the median.
- Weigh Delaware's wage against its cost of living and rent before comparing states.
- Figures refresh as BLS releases new quarters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Delaware?
The average annual wage in Delaware is about $78,104, based on the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2025 Q4) — the average across all covered industries.
What is the unemployment rate in Delaware?
Delaware's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 5.3% (BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics).
How does Delaware rank for pay?
Delaware ranks #15 of 51 states (and DC) by average wage.