What are the main factors that influence an Adoption Navigator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for an Adoption Navigator?

Adoption Navigator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adoption Navigator roles are District of Columbia $34,011, California $33,882, Massachusetts $33,430. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adoption Navigator roles make?

Salaries for Adoption Navigator level roles vary by specialization: Adoption Manager: $136,053; Navigator: $107,432; Flight Navigator: $63,631; Adoption Worker: $63,326; Adoption Coordinator: $61,291.

Adoption Navigator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Adoption Navigator make in Delaware? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adoption Navigator in Delaware is $31,108 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $15.

However, an Adoption Navigator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $38,716
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30,199 to $35,090
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,371

10% $29,371

50% (Median) $31,108

90% $38,716

Adoption Navigator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$35,090	$2,924	$675	$17
Average	$31,108	$2,592	$598	$15
25th Percentile	$30,199	$2,517	$581	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Adoption Navigator Salaries

An Adoption Navigator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Adoption Navigator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Adoption Navigators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $34,011.
California: $33,882.
Massachusetts: $33,430.

District of Columbia $34,011 California $33,882 Massachusetts $33,430 Washington $33,307 New Jersey $33,295 Alaska $33,252 Connecticut $32,828 New York $32,656

Hawaii $32,106 Rhode Island $31,848 Maryland $31,673 Minnesota $31,433 Colorado $31,341 Illinois $31,310 Oregon $31,194 Delaware $31,108

New Hampshire $31,054 Virginia $30,933 Pennsylvania $30,579 Nevada $30,401 North Dakota $30,343 Michigan $30,251 Wisconsin $30,217 Vermont $30,149

Texas $29,962 Maine $29,950 Arizona $29,931 Ohio $29,910 Georgia $29,627 Indiana $29,486 Wyoming $29,458 Utah $29,415

Iowa $29,397 Kansas $29,249 Louisiana $29,206 North Carolina $29,191 Missouri $29,185 Florida $29,065 Montana $29,000 Nebraska $28,939

Kentucky $28,905 South Carolina $28,782 Tennessee $28,706 Idaho $28,675 New Mexico $28,451 Oklahoma $28,401 Alabama $28,220 South Dakota $27,916

Arkansas $27,750 West Virginia $27,661 Mississippi $27,394

Top Paying Cities for Adoption Navigator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $30,968
Little Creek: $31,194
Magnolia: $31,149

Lincoln, DE $30,968

Little Creek, DE $31,194

Magnolia, DE $31,149

Milford, DE $31,046

Marydel, DE $31,097

Millsboro, DE $30,838

Millville, DE $30,885

Milton, DE $30,939

Nassau, DE $30,961

Ocean View, DE $30,880

Rehoboth Beach, DE $30,939

Seaford, DE $30,957

Selbyville, DE $30,829

Smyrna, DE $31,216

Viola, DE $31,072

Woodside, DE $31,156

Bear, DE $31,084

Newark, DE $31,072

Claymont, DE $31,136

Delaware City, DE $31,103

Hockessin, DE $31,069

Kirkwood, DE $31,097

Middletown, DE $31,109

Montchanin, DE $31,076

New Castle, DE $31,081

Odessa, DE $31,125

Port Penn, DE $31,145

Rockland, DE $31,079

Saint Georges, DE $31,099

Townsend, DE $31,147

Winterthur, DE $31,083

Lewes, DE $30,951

Wilmington, DE $31,071

Dover, DE $31,194

Dover Afb, DE $31,030

Bethany Beach, DE $30,848

Bethel, DE $30,879

Bridgeville, DE $30,952

Camden Wyoming, DE $31,106

Cheswold, DE $31,184

Clayton, DE $31,185

Dagsboro, DE $30,826

Delmar, DE $30,777

Ellendale, DE $30,870

Felton, DE $31,044

Fenwick Island, DE $30,833

Frankford, DE $30,779

Frederica, DE $31,075

Georgetown, DE $30,814

Greenwood, DE $30,957

Harbeson, DE $30,847

Harrington, DE $31,005

Hartly, DE $31,101

Houston, DE $30,960

Kenton, DE $31,187

Laurel, DE $30,796

Yorklyn, DE $31,079

Adoption Navigator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adoption Navigator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$30,199

Average $31,108/year

$35,090

$2,517

Average $2,592/month

$2,924

$581

Average $598/week

$675

$15

Average $15/hour

$17

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$35,090	$2,924	$675	$17
Average	$31,108	$2,592	$598	$15
25th Percentile	$30,199	$2,517	$581	$15

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