Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Delaware | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $95,020 | $86,427 | +10% |
| Median hourly wage | $45.68 | $41.55 | +10% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $95,210.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Accountant in Delaware is $95,020, or about $45.68 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Accountants is $86,427. Delaware is +10% above the national median.
Entry-level accountants in Delaware typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,570 accountant jobs on record and a median salary of $95,020, Delaware offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, accountants rank 111 of the 517 occupations reported in Delaware — higher than 79% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $139,440, Personal Financial Advisors at $125,050, Project Management Specialists at $122,190 — all figures are median annual wages for Delaware.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Delaware levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 103.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, accountants rank 111 of the 517 occupations reported in Delaware — higher than 79% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Delaware | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $139,440 | $1,160 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $125,050 | — |
| Project Management Specialists | $122,190 | $1,770 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $101,800 | $2,290 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $101,270 | $3,570 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $99,560 | $290 |
Delaware levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 103.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 517 occupations in Delaware.