What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Nursery Nurse's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Nursery Nurse?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Nursery Nurse roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Nursery Nurse's salary?

An Assistant Nursery Nurse's salary grows with experience: starting around $61,427 for beginners, reaching about $63,557 at mid-level, and approach $65,398 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Nursery Nurse?

Assistant Nursery Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Nursery Nurse roles are District of Columbia $70,293, California $70,026, Massachusetts $69,093. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Nursery Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Nursery Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Nursing Assistant Premature Nursery: $117,838; Nursery Practitioner: $117,159; Nursery Grower: $111,883; Assistant Nursery Manager: $104,437; Nursery Nurse: $88,604.

Assistant Nursery Nurse Salary in Delaware

How much does an Assistant Nursery Nurse make in Delaware? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Nursery Nurse in Delaware is $64,293 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, an Assistant Nursery Nurse's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,421
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,265 to $69,595
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,688

10% $54,688

50% (Median) $64,293

90% $74,421

Assistant Nursery Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,595	$5,800	$1,338	$33
Average	$64,293	$5,358	$1,236	$31
25th Percentile	$59,265	$4,939	$1,140	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Nursery Nurse Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Nursery Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Nursery Nurse's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,427
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,988
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,557
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,030
Expert (over 8 years): $65,398

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Nursery Nurse	less than 1 year	$61,427
Early Career Level Assistant Nursery Nurse	1-2 years	$61,988
Mid-Level Level Assistant Nursery Nurse	2-4 years	$63,557
Senior-Level Level Assistant Nursery Nurse	5-8 years	$65,030
Expert Level Assistant Nursery Nurse	over 8 years	$65,398

How Do Assistant Nursery Nurse 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 Assistant Nursery Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,293.
California: $70,026.
Massachusetts: $69,093.

District of Columbia $70,293 California $70,026 Massachusetts $69,093 Washington $68,839 New Jersey $68,814 Alaska $68,725 Connecticut $67,849 New York $67,493

Hawaii $66,357 Rhode Island $65,823 Maryland $65,461 Minnesota $64,966 Colorado $64,776 Illinois $64,712 Oregon $64,471 Delaware $64,293

New Hampshire $64,182 Virginia $63,931 Pennsylvania $63,201 Nevada $62,833 North Dakota $62,712 Michigan $62,522 Wisconsin $62,452 Vermont $62,312

Texas $61,925 Maine $61,900 Arizona $61,862 Ohio $61,817 Georgia $61,233 Indiana $60,941 Wyoming $60,884 Utah $60,795

Iowa $60,757 Kansas $60,452 Louisiana $60,363 North Carolina $60,332 Missouri $60,319 Florida $60,071 Montana $59,938 Nebraska $59,811

Kentucky $59,741 South Carolina $59,487 Tennessee $59,329 Idaho $59,265 New Mexico $58,802 Oklahoma $58,700 Alabama $58,326 South Dakota $57,697

Arkansas $57,354 West Virginia $57,170 Mississippi $56,618

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Nursery Nurse

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: $64,004
Little Creek: $64,472
Magnolia: $64,380

Lincoln, DE $64,004

Little Creek, DE $64,472

Magnolia, DE $64,380

Milford, DE $64,166

Marydel, DE $64,272

Millsboro, DE $63,735

Millville, DE $63,834

Milton, DE $63,944

Nassau, DE $63,990

Ocean View, DE $63,823

Rehoboth Beach, DE $63,945

Seaford, DE $63,982

Selbyville, DE $63,717

Smyrna, DE $64,517

Viola, DE $64,220

Woodside, DE $64,392

Bear, DE $64,244

Newark, DE $64,220

Claymont, DE $64,351

Delaware City, DE $64,284

Hockessin, DE $64,214

Kirkwood, DE $64,272

Middletown, DE $64,296

Montchanin, DE $64,229

New Castle, DE $64,238

Odessa, DE $64,328

Port Penn, DE $64,371

Rockland, DE $64,235

Saint Georges, DE $64,276

Townsend, DE $64,375

Winterthur, DE $64,242

Lewes, DE $63,969

Wilmington, DE $64,217

Dover, DE $64,472

Dover Afb, DE $64,133

Bethany Beach, DE $63,756

Bethel, DE $63,822

Bridgeville, DE $63,972

Camden Wyoming, DE $64,291

Cheswold, DE $64,451

Clayton, DE $64,453

Dagsboro, DE $63,711

Delmar, DE $63,609

Ellendale, DE $63,802

Felton, DE $64,161

Fenwick Island, DE $63,725

Frankford, DE $63,614

Frederica, DE $64,225

Georgetown, DE $63,687

Greenwood, DE $63,982

Harbeson, DE $63,755

Harrington, DE $64,080

Hartly, DE $64,279

Houston, DE $63,989

Kenton, DE $64,456

Laurel, DE $63,649

Yorklyn, DE $64,233

Assistant Nursery Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Nursery Nurse roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Assistant Nursery Nurse positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Nursery Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Nursery Nurse

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$70,723	$34.0	10%
Healthcare	$67,508	$32.0	5%

Assistant Nursery Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Nursery Nurse'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.

$59,265

Average $64,293/year

$69,595

$4,939

Average $5,358/month

$5,800

$1,140

Average $1,236/week

$1,338

$28

Average $31/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,595	$5,800	$1,338	$33
Average	$64,293	$5,358	$1,236	$31
25th Percentile	$59,265	$4,939	$1,140	$28

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