Top Paying Jobs in Delaware
Delaware has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 78,310 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Dermatologists ($442,120), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($324,080), Physicians, All Other ($297,470). The cost of living index is 97.51 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,448/month.
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$136K
Avg. median salary
97.51
Cost of living index
$1,448
Median 2BR rent
1,031,890
Population
Highest paying careers in Delaware
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dermatologists | Healthcare | $442K | $212.56/hr |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $324K | $155.81/hr |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $297K | $143.01/hr |
| 4 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $279K | $134.33/hr |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $228K | $109.62/hr |
| 6 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $219K | $105.38/hr |
| 7 | Chief Executives | Management | $200K | $96.15/hr |
| 8 | Financial Managers | Management | $182K | $87.3/hr |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $181K | $87.11/hr |
| 10 | Lawyers | Legal | $174K | $83.42/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Delaware
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Cost of living vs. national average-2.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,448/mo
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