Median DOL Salary
$137,626
Total DOL Filings
982
Companies Hiring
286
Cost of Living Index
101.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Dover, DE$137,626
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Dover, DE is 125.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Dover
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apogee Medical Group, Delaware, Inc. | 133 | $250,000 | Other | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center | 80 | $250,258 | Other | |
| Delaware State University | 58 | $55,000 | Other | |
| CNT Infotech Corporation | 49 | $64,500 | Other | |
| Delasoft, Inc. | 34 | $75,421 | Other | |
| INFINITY METHODS CORP | 29 | $74,880 | Other | |
| UHS of Dover, LLC | 19 | $225,000 | Other | |
| Playtex Manufacturing, Inc. | 18 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Kent Pulmonary Associates, LLC | 16 | $267,500 | Other | |
| ITECH ANALYST CORP | 13 | $74,000 | Other | |
| HS Solutions Inc | 11 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Rite Aid | 11 | $132,600 | Other | |
| CENTIVU TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 10 | $83,400 | Other | |
| Christiana Care Health Services, Inc | 10 | $212,992 | Other | |
| Armstrong Technologies Inc | 10 | $63,600 | Other | |
| ALLKARE INC | 9 | $88,000 | Other | |
| Bay Anesthesia Group | 9 | $330,000 | Other | |
| ITLIZE GLOBAL LLC | 9 | $77,002 | Other | |
| American IT INC | 8 | $77,000 | Other | |
| AFFLUENTTEK LLC | 8 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | 8 | $60,320 | Other | |
| SOFTPATH SYSTEM,LLC | 7 | $70,017 | Other | |
| Nalashaa LLC | 7 | $83,000 | Other | |
| Switchlane, Inc. | 7 | $61,000 | Other | |
| Nephrology Associates P.A | 7 | $220,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Dover
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $400,000 | +72.3% | 7 |
| Pharmacists | $132,860 | -5.4% | 12 |
| Industrial Engineers | $85,000 | -28.4% | 5 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,041 | +4% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $75,712 | -28.6% | 7 |
| Physical Therapists | $70,138 | -32% | 15 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $42,000 | -45.4% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Delaware
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Delaware.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $236,800 | 70 |
| Psychiatrists | $236,740 | 80 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $235,960 | 640 |
| Physicians, All Other | $232,180 | 1,100 |
| Dentists, General | $224,690 | 360 |
| Pediatricians, General | $211,340 | 250 |
| Sales Managers | $201,090 | 1,070 |
| Chief Executives | $190,460 | 440 |
| Podiatrists | $187,180 | 70 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $180,960 | 1,610 |
Salary Trend in Dover, DE
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Dover, DE has a cost of living index of 101.1, which is 1.1% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $98,912 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $400,000 | $395,648 |
| Pharmacists | $132,860 | $131,414 |
| Industrial Engineers | $85,000 | $84,075 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,041 | $83,127 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $75,712 | $74,888 |
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.