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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 30 largest places in Delaware, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington | 71,727 | $58,671 | $1,224 | 7.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 | Dover | 39,837 | $60,199 | $1,344 | 8.0% | 26.7% |
| 3 | Newark | 30,330 | $76,912 | $1,654 | 6.7% | 58.2% |
| 4 | Middletown | 24,661 | $112,831 | $1,583 | 8.0% | 44.0% |
| 5 | Bear | 22,370 | $91,687 | $1,771 | 5.9% | 32.5% |
| 6 | Glasgow | 15,546 | $113,982 | $2,039 | 6.6% | 37.7% |
| 7 | Brookside | 15,115 | $78,328 | $1,444 | 6.1% | 29.1% |
| 8 | Hockessin | 13,439 | $171,204 | $3,501 | 2.4% | 66.3% |
| 9 | Smyrna | 13,165 | $67,048 | $1,534 | 5.5% | 21.6% |
| 10 | Milford | 12,803 | $59,464 | $1,260 | 5.1% | 27.6% |
| 11 | Pike Creek Valley | 12,431 | $102,434 | $1,751 | 6.2% | 50.8% |
| 12 | Claymont | 8,786 | $74,712 | $1,306 | 3.2% | 35.9% |
| 13 | Seaford | 8,485 | $54,016 | $1,176 | 13.1% | 15.3% |
| 14 | Wilmington Manor | 8,214 | $78,078 | $1,155 | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| 15 | North Star | 7,834 | $150,733 | n/a | 3.1% | 72.7% |
| 16 | Georgetown | 7,660 | $49,719 | $1,410 | 3.7% | 15.9% |
| 17 | Millsboro | 7,424 | $78,707 | $1,277 | 2.9% | 34.2% |
| 18 | Pike Creek | 7,129 | $139,635 | $2,262 | 0.8% | 50.2% |
| 19 | Edgemoor | 6,349 | $59,424 | $1,438 | 4.5% | 37.9% |
| 20 | Elsmere | 6,203 | $67,944 | $1,339 | 4.8% | 15.1% |
| 21 | New Castle | 5,579 | $89,205 | $1,739 | 1.3% | 33.8% |
| 22 | Clayton | 4,222 | $107,307 | $1,621 | 1.3% | 32.1% |
| 23 | Rising Sun-Lebanon | 4,163 | $113,529 | $1,755 | 0.9% | 36.2% |
| 24 | Laurel | 4,152 | $48,644 | $1,056 | 15.9% | 4.6% |
| 25 | Camden | 4,106 | $63,267 | $1,836 | 1.5% | 40.4% |
| 26 | Harrington | 3,838 | $72,679 | $1,277 | 2.9% | 27.9% |
| 27 | Highland Acres | 3,752 | $102,356 | $1,583 | 4.5% | 37.3% |
| 28 | Greenville | 3,713 | $142,844 | $1,620 | 4.2% | 79.3% |
| 29 | Milton | 3,567 | $80,875 | $1,310 | 6.2% | 40.7% |
| 30 | Lewes | 3,505 | $96,393 | $381 | 4.1% | 67.8% |
Delaware is in the South region (South Atlantic division), with 1,021,191 residents, a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $84,954. 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 | $84,954 | 17 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 | 35.8% | 20 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 10.7% | 18 of 51 | higher is better |
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Delaware is in the South region (South Atlantic division) and has 1,021,191 residents (the 45th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 41.6. Its economy produced about $125,692 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 41st among states and DC, equal to $123,084 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 4.6% in 2026M09, which is 40th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 4.4% of employment, 11th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $52,190 a year ($25.09 an hour), about the same as the national median ($52,190 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Delaware are Registered Nurses (14,290 jobs, median $99,520); Retail Salespersons (13,400 jobs, median $35,360); Fast Food and Counter Workers (13,310 jobs, median $31,300); Home Health and Personal Care Aides (11,820 jobs, median $34,320); Cashiers (11,450 jobs, median $33,490). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Financial Managers (median $181,580); Lawyers (median $173,510); Computer and Information Systems Managers (median $168,500). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in business and financial operations (1.2 times the national share of workers) and healthcare practitioners and technical (1.2 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Delaware: the regional price parity is 99.8 against 100 for the whole country (32nd lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,401 a month and the median household income $84,954, so a year of rent equals 19.8% of income; the median home value is $352,000. The state minimum wage is $15.00 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 6.60%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It runs a state paid family and medical leave programme.
10.7% of residents were born abroad and 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 71.7% drive alone, 1.8% use public transit and 15.0% work from home; 15.5% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ 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 | 25.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 11.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 9.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7.5% |
| Construction | 7.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.3% |
| Public administration | 5.6% |
| Other services | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| 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).
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 | $1,401 |
| Median home value | $352,000 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 73.0% |
| Poverty rate | 10.4% |
| Drive alone to work | 71.7% |
| Public transit to work | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 15.0% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 15.5% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
10.7% of residents of Delaware were born abroad (109,267 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).
$84,954 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
103 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.