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Average salary by job family in Dover
| Management | $136,570 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $101,870 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $99,640 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $94,030 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $86,020 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $80,500 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $73,930 |
| Protective Service | $71,400 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $65,730 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $62,880 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,900 |
| Community and Social Service | $61,050 |
| Construction and Extraction | $58,630 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,020 |
| Production | $45,730 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,660 |
| Sales and Related | $44,770 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $44,420 |
| Personal Care and Service | $40,200 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,140 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,100 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $37,600 |
Highest-paying jobs in Dover
- Family Medicine Physicians$232,160
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$198,480
- Financial Managers$183,440
- Marketing Managers$177,170
- Sales Managers$174,310
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167,340
- Optometrists$155,270
- Pharmacists$148,290
- Managers, All Other$146,660
- Medical and Health Services Managers$139,360
Most common jobs in Dover and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,090 | $33,120 | $31,200 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,070 | $33,460 | $32,130 |
| Cashiers | 2,010 | $32,920 | $31,720 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,820 | $36,140 | $34,060 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,700 | $95,830 | $91,620 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,440 | $53,900 | $54,150 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,390 | $40,610 | $37,850 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,330 | $38,990 | $39,150 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,310 | $37,130 | $35,320 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,170 | $46,840 | $45,360 |
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Cost of living in Dover
Prices in the Dover area are 2% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 97.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $59,450 therefore buys what $60,970 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $372,156, 5.1 times the median household income of $72,872.
$372,156typical home value
$72,872median household income
97.5BEA price parity
185,043metro population
Take-home pay in Dover
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,460 | $29,271 | $2,439 |
| Median wage | $46,690 | $37,671 | $3,139 |
| Average wage | $59,450 | $47,215 | $3,935 |
| 75th percentile wage | $70,150 | $54,781 | $4,565 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Salaries for every job in Dover
Management19 jobs
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$198K
- Financial Managers$183K
- Marketing Managers$177K
- Sales Managers$174K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167K
- Managers, All Other$147K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$139K
- Natural Sciences Managers$131K
- General and Operations Managers$131K
- Industrial Production Managers$130K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$128K
- Construction Managers$123K
- Administrative Services Managers$122K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$121K
- Human Resources Managers$115K
- Social and Community Service Managers$76K
- Food Service Managers$71K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$66K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$60K
Legal2 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical17 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$232K
- Optometrists$155K
- Pharmacists$148K
- Physician Assistants$138K
- Nurse Practitioners$128K
- Physical Therapists$106K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$100K
- Occupational Therapists$97K
- Dental Hygienists$97K
- Registered Nurses$96K
- Respiratory Therapists$84K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Pharmacy Technicians$46K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$45K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$45K
Computer and Mathematical10 jobs
- Software Developers$122K
- Information Security Analysts$111K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$110K
- Computer Systems Analysts$102K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$94K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$84K
- Database Administrators$82K
- Computer Programmers$80K
- Computer User Support Specialists$64K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$56K
Architecture and Engineering9 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$115K
- Industrial Engineers$106K
- Civil Engineers$102K
- Mechanical Engineers$96K
- Environmental Engineers$95K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$68K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$58K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58K
Business and Financial Operations21 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$138K
- Financial Risk Specialists$116K
- Project Management Specialists$107K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$101K
- Labor Relations Specialists$96K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$92K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$89K
- Management Analysts$87K
- Logisticians$86K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$81K
- Budget Analysts$80K
- Training and Development Specialists$79K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$78K
- Accountants and Auditors$78K
- Fundraisers$77K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$74K
- Cost Estimators$72K
- Loan Officers$72K
- Human Resources Specialists$71K
- Compliance Officers$71K
- Tax Preparers$49K
Life, Physical, and Social Science7 jobs
Protective Service4 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media4 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library16 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Instructional Coordinators$78K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$75K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$74K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$70K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$68K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$68K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$57K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$56K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$40K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38K
- Tutors$35K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair19 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$80K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$80K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$77K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$69K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$65K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$61K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$50K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$49K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$43K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$43K
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Marriage and Family Therapists$72K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69K
- Healthcare Social Workers$63K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$55K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$54K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$42K
Construction and Extraction12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$69K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$65K
- Sheet Metal Workers$64K
- Electricians$62K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58K
- Carpenters$57K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55K
- Roofers$53K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$48K
- Construction Laborers$48K
Office and Administrative Support30 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$60K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$57K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$56K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$56K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$49K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- New Accounts Clerks$46K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$45K
- Bill and Account Collectors$44K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$44K
- Customer Service Representatives$44K
- File Clerks$43K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Office Clerks, General$41K
- Tellers$40K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Production12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$64K
- Machinists$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$48K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Helpers--Production Workers$41K
- Bakers$40K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
Transportation and Material Moving13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Light Truck Drivers$46K
- Bus Drivers, School$44K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$42K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$39K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Driver/Sales Workers$32K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$107K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$88K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$73K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$73K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$69K
- Insurance Sales Agents$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$53K
- Parts Salespersons$40K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$40K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Cashiers$33K
Personal Care and Service11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$56K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$43K
- Residential Advisors$43K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$42K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$40K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Childcare Workers$34K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$34K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$71K
- Pest Control Workers$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
Healthcare Support8 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$49K
- Waiters and Waitresses$41K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$41K
- Bartenders$41K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$36K
- Cooks, Fast Food$34K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$33K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$33K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
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Salary in Dover: questions
What is a good salary in Dover?
Half of all workers in the Dover metro earn less than $46,690 and the average is $59,450. Earning more than $70,150 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Dover to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $68,031, because prices here are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Dover?
Family Medicine Physicians ($232,160), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($198,480), Financial Managers ($183,440).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Dover, DE (20100), all occupations and 255 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
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