DOL Median (Delaware)
$49,101
vs National
-29.9%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,566
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,101
-29.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Delaware earns $49,101 in nominal terms, which is 29.9% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,566 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Delaware
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Christiana Care Health Services, Inc | $135,000 | 1 |
| THE NEMOURS FOUNDATION - A.I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN | $70,000 | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE | $48,000 | 13 |
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Mechanicsville, VA · $362,482Bronx, NE · $235,913Minot, ND · $222,500Scottsdale, AZ · $216,250Anchorage, AK · $214,000Top-Paying Roles in Delaware
Physicians, All Other · $360,360Physicians, Pathologists · $360,000Neurologists · $310,265Psychiatrists · $306,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $244,598Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Physicists make in Delaware?
The median Physicists salary in Delaware is $49,101 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Delaware a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Delaware earns 29.9% less than the national median of $70,000, or $48,566 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.