Cost of living

Cost of living in Delaware: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in Delaware is about $1,321/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 285 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Nurse Anesthetist$14,817/mo9%
Family Physician$14,745/mo9%
Dentist$14,180/mo9%
Sales Manager$12,098/mo11%
IT Manager$11,972/mo11%
Lawyer$11,920/mo11%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$11,430/mo12%
Financial Manager$11,367/mo12%
Marketing Manager$11,252/mo12%
Chief Executive$10,938/mo12%
Industrial Production Manager$9,790/mo13%
Human Resources Manager$9,602/mo14%
Public Relations Manager$9,578/mo14%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$9,406/mo14%
Optometrist$9,166/mo14%
Data Scientist$9,021/mo15%
Operations Manager$8,869/mo15%
Pharmacist$8,856/mo15%
Physician Assistant$8,809/mo15%
Administrative Services Manager$8,759/mo15%
Information Security Analyst$8,746/mo15%
Healthcare Manager$8,733/mo15%
Construction Manager$8,564/mo15%
Software Developer$8,560/mo15%
Nurse Practitioner$8,467/mo16%
Network Architect$8,332/mo16%
Facilities Manager$8,324/mo16%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$8,321/mo16%
Veterinarian$7,584/mo17%
Police and Detective$7,522/mo18%
Industrial Engineer$7,426/mo18%
Systems Analyst$7,349/mo18%
Computer Hardware Engineer$7,168/mo18%
Chemist$7,143/mo18%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester$7,127/mo19%
Financial Advisor$6,966/mo19%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$6,941/mo19%
Electrical Engineer$6,878/mo19%
Architect$6,843/mo19%
Operations Research Analyst$6,774/mo20%
Database Administrator$6,711/mo20%
Project Management Specialist$6,707/mo20%
Physical Therapist$6,661/mo20%
Web Developer$6,659/mo20%
Mechanical Engineer$6,635/mo20%
Medical Scientist$6,554/mo20%
Civil Engineer$6,421/mo21%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$6,382/mo21%
Logistician$6,379/mo21%
Dental Hygienist$6,297/mo21%
Financial Analyst$6,289/mo21%
Computer Programmer$6,254/mo21%
Occupational Therapist$6,250/mo21%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$6,109/mo22%
Speech Pathologist$6,059/mo22%
Registered Nurse$6,058/mo22%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$5,755/mo23%
Network Administrator$5,738/mo23%
Management Consultant$5,626/mo23%
Compliance Officer$5,617/mo24%
Labor Relations Specialist$5,607/mo24%
Insurance Underwriter$5,589/mo24%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$5,558/mo24%
Market Research Analyst$5,506/mo24%
Sonographer$5,489/mo24%
Respiratory Therapist$5,448/mo24%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$5,407/mo24%
Police Officer$5,357/mo25%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$5,335/mo25%
Accountant$5,333/mo25%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$5,296/mo25%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$5,279/mo25%
Construction Supervisor$5,236/mo25%
Librarian$5,207/mo25%
Radiologic Technologist$5,207/mo25%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$5,184/mo25%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$5,181/mo25%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$5,177/mo26%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$5,173/mo26%
Loan Officer$5,169/mo26%
Financial Examiner$5,160/mo26%
High School Teacher$5,058/mo26%
Food Service Manager$5,030/mo26%
Instructional Coordinator$4,948/mo27%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$4,919/mo27%
Security Worker$4,914/mo27%
Sales Representative$4,909/mo27%
Production and Operating Worker$4,841/mo27%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$4,835/mo27%
Claims Adjuster$4,785/mo28%
School Counselor$4,696/mo28%
Training and Development Specialist$4,693/mo28%
HR Specialist$4,614/mo29%
Social and Community Service Manager$4,604/mo29%
Editor$4,494/mo29%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$4,449/mo30%
Dietitian$4,447/mo30%
Fundraiser$4,439/mo30%
Cost Estimator$4,415/mo30%
Public Relations Specialist$4,342/mo30%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$4,335/mo30%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$4,300/mo31%
Elementary School Teacher$4,212/mo31%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$4,155/mo32%
Construction and Building Inspector$4,129/mo32%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,129/mo32%
IT Support Specialist$4,128/mo32%
Healthcare Social Worker$4,125/mo32%
Computer Network Support Specialist$4,111/mo32%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$4,108/mo32%
Licensed Practical Nurse$4,107/mo32%
Physical Therapist Assistant$4,107/mo32%
Audio and Video Technician$4,096/mo32%
Plumber$4,095/mo32%
Special Ed Teacher$4,066/mo32%
Clergy$4,014/mo33%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$4,001/mo33%
Paramedic$3,998/mo33%
Property Manager$3,988/mo33%
Surgical Technologist$3,971/mo33%
Electrician$3,964/mo33%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$3,959/mo33%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$3,948/mo33%
HVAC Technician$3,936/mo34%
Diesel Mechanic$3,909/mo34%
Postal Service Clerk$3,905/mo34%
Carpenter$3,885/mo34%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$3,856/mo34%
Writer$3,848/mo34%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$3,787/mo35%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$3,784/mo35%
Insurance Agent$3,756/mo35%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$3,751/mo35%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$3,718/mo36%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$3,709/mo36%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,689/mo36%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$3,623/mo36%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$3,620/mo36%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$3,581/mo37%
Truck Driver$3,569/mo37%
Welder$3,553/mo37%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$3,546/mo37%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,528/mo37%
Correctional Officer$3,491/mo38%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,474/mo38%
Biological Technician$3,448/mo38%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$3,430/mo39%
Roofer$3,372/mo39%
Chef$3,351/mo39%
Advertising Sales Agent$3,346/mo39%
Auto Mechanic$3,343/mo40%
Billing and Posting Clerk$3,329/mo40%
Graphic Designer$3,327/mo40%
Sheet Metal Worker$3,316/mo40%
Retail Supervisor$3,297/mo40%
Equipment Operator$3,292/mo40%
Medical Equipment Preparer$3,286/mo40%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$3,284/mo40%
Medical Records Specialist$3,278/mo40%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$3,264/mo40%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$3,245/mo41%
Bookkeeper$3,241/mo41%
Machinist$3,223/mo41%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$3,210/mo41%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$3,143/mo42%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,132/mo42%
Phlebotomist$3,119/mo42%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$3,117/mo42%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$3,111/mo42%
Painter$3,094/mo43%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,092/mo43%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$3,091/mo43%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$3,077/mo43%
Pest Control Worker$3,076/mo43%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$3,069/mo43%
Tax Preparer$3,063/mo43%
Maintenance Worker$3,061/mo43%
Library Technician$3,048/mo43%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$3,033/mo44%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$3,018/mo44%
Dental Assistant$3,011/mo44%
Sports Coach$3,008/mo44%
Printing Press Operator$3,006/mo44%
Construction Laborer$3,002/mo44%
Food Service Supervisor$2,995/mo44%
Real Estate Agent$2,991/mo44%
Bill and Account Collector$2,985/mo44%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$2,978/mo44%
Admin Assistant$2,974/mo44%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,961/mo45%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$2,938/mo45%
Personal Service Worker$2,928/mo45%
Social Worker$2,913/mo45%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$2,902/mo46%
Photographer$2,881/mo46%
Bus Drivers, School$2,877/mo46%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,850/mo46%
Interior Designer$2,809/mo47%
Skincare Specialist$2,802/mo47%
Firefighter$2,793/mo47%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$2,726/mo48%
EMT$2,704/mo49%
Highway Maintenance Worker$2,668/mo50%
Customer Service Rep$2,661/mo50%
Fitness Trainer$2,654/mo50%
Medical Assistant$2,616/mo50%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,598/mo51%
Teller$2,582/mo51%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$2,572/mo51%
Pharmacy Technician$2,569/mo51%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,549/mo52%
Delivery Driver$2,546/mo52%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$2,545/mo52%
Office Clerk$2,544/mo52%
Nursing Assistant$2,486/mo53%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$2,485/mo53%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$2,485/mo53%
Psychiatric Technician$2,465/mo54%
Warehouse Worker$2,465/mo54%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$2,462/mo54%
Teaching Assistant$2,458/mo54%
Parts Salesperson$2,454/mo54%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$2,451/mo54%
Opticians, Dispensing$2,432/mo54%
Food Batchmaker$2,429/mo54%
Social and Human Service Assistant$2,426/mo54%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,423/mo55%
Rehabilitation Counselor$2,408/mo55%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,408/mo55%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$2,394/mo55%
Landscaper$2,386/mo55%
School Bus Monitor$2,367/mo56%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$2,330/mo57%
Data Entry Keyer$2,326/mo57%
Couriers and Messenger$2,319/mo57%
Crossing Guards and Flagger$2,315/mo57%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$2,294/mo58%
Tire Repairers and Changer$2,259/mo58%
Sewing Machine Operator$2,251/mo59%
Tutor$2,250/mo59%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,227/mo59%
Security Guard$2,226/mo59%
Library Assistants, Clerical$2,222/mo59%
Order Clerk$2,222/mo59%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$2,199/mo60%
Hairdresser$2,187/mo60%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$2,183/mo61%
Restaurant Cook$2,181/mo61%
Receptionist$2,168/mo61%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$2,163/mo61%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,154/mo61%
Telemarketer$2,144/mo62%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$2,142/mo62%
Janitor$2,111/mo63%
Baker$2,107/mo63%
Parking Attendant$2,081/mo63%
File Clerk$2,046/mo65%
Residential Advisor$2,038/mo65%
Retail Salesperson$2,031/mo65%
Preschool Teacher$1,993/mo66%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$1,981/mo67%
Recreation Worker$1,977/mo67%
Driver/Sales Worker$1,969/mo67%
Animal Caretaker$1,962/mo67%
Food Preparation Worker$1,955/mo68%
Cashier$1,948/mo68%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$1,948/mo68%
Home Health Aide$1,916/mo69%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$1,905/mo69%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$1,904/mo69%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$1,897/mo70%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$1,889/mo70%
Bartender$1,886/mo70%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$1,886/mo70%
Cooks, Short Order$1,885/mo70%
Cooks, Fast Food$1,871/mo71%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$1,837/mo72%
Childcare Worker$1,836/mo72%
Server$1,830/mo72%
Manicurists and Pedicurist$1,828/mo72%
Dishwasher$1,796/mo74%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$1,792/mo74%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$1,786/mo74%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$1,737/mo76%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$1,589/mo83%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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