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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Delaware (2024)

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Delaware make a median of $66,090 a year, or about $31.77 an hour. The range runs from $55K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.

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AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024

$66K
Median annual
$31.77/hr
Hourly rate
$55K
Entry level (10th %)
$76K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $66K get you in Delaware?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,314/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home32.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$66,090/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,902/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Delaware

Bar chart showing Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $55,210, 25th percentile $62,250, median $66,090, 75th percentile $71,450, 90th percentile $75,670. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$55K25th$62KMedian$66K75th$71K90th$76K
Bar chart showing Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $55,210, 25th percentile $62,250, median $66,090, 75th percentile $71,450, 90th percentile $75,670. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses (10th percentile) start around $55K. Mid-career wages sit at $66K.Top earners bring in $76K or more - a $20K spread from bottom to top.

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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$80K+28%6,450
Rhode Island$78K+25%1,080
Alaska$78K+25%300
California$77K+24%79,610
Oregon$77K+23%4,340
Massachusetts$77K+23%15,210
New Hampshire$75K+20%2,130
Arizona$74K+19%5,200
Nevada$74K+18%3,210
New Jersey$71K+14%15,210
Maine$71K+14%850
District of Columbia$70K+13%1,170
Maryland$70K+12%9,510
Connecticut$69K+11%8,890
Delaware$66K+6%1,600

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Frequently asked questions

How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in Delaware?

The median is $66,090 a year - that works out to about $31.77 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $55,210, and experienced licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses can clear $75,670. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $66K enough to live in Delaware?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,314/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 32.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary go in Delaware?

Delaware has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary is worth about $66,090 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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