Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Delaware
1 NP positions available including 1 FQHC jobs with loan repayment
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NP Salary in Delaware — Federal Data
Source: BLS OEWS · May 2025 OEWSDelaware ranks #28 of 51 reporting states for NP median pay.
- Median salary
- $131,040
- / year
- Mean salary
- $132,900
- / year
- Employment
- 1,430
- #42 of 51
- Location quotient
- 1.42
- vs. U.S. avg (1.00)
A location quotient of 1.42 means Nurse Practitioners are employed at roughly 1.42× the national rate in Delaware — a market with outsized demand for the role.
The Nurse Practitioner market in Delaware
Practice environment, shortage designations, and loan-repayment value — the context behind the openings above.
Practice authority
Full practiceFull practice authority adopted in 2021; NPs with two years or 4,000 hours of practice work independently.
Independent prescriptive authority, including Schedule II-V controlled substances.
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1 NP job
1 at FQHCs with loan-repayment eligibility
Most recent posting 2 weeks ago
Loan repayment value
Up to $75,000
NHSC Loan Repayment Program — full-time, 2-year initial commitment, at 53 approved sites in Delaware.
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HPSA 21 primary-care score
Historically most funded. Sites with HPSA scores of 14+ have historically had the best success receiving NHSC awards.
Loan-repayment programs in Delaware
State programs pay up to $200,000 on top of NHSC- Delaware Health Care Provider Loan Repayment ProgramUp to $200,000
Up to $50,000 per year for as many as four years ($200,000) under HCPLRP, following a two-year minimum. Delaware runs a parallel SLRP worth up to $200,000 over four years.
Tax treatment not stated · Service counts toward PSLF · Annual cycle. · Verified 2026-07-27
Federal programs you can also use: NHSC LRP, NHSC Rural Community LRP, NHSC SUD LRP, STAR LRP, NHSC S2S, Nurse Corps LRP, IHS LRP, PSLF.
Practice authority: AANP. Shortage & loan-repayment data: HRSA / NHSC and the state agencies linked above.
FQHC Opportunities
1 FQHC positions in Delaware offer student loan repayment up to $75,000 over 2 years through NHSC.
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Learn about scope of practice, prescriptive authority, and licensing requirements.
View Delaware Guide →About Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Delaware
Delaware offers excellent opportunities for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) across various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, FQHCs, and private practices. With 1 current openings, Delaware is actively recruiting qualified NPs to meet the growing healthcare needs of its population.
Many positions in Delaware offer competitive compensation packages including sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment. FQHC positions are particularly attractive as they qualify for NHSC loan repayment programs that can provide up to $75,000 over 2 years toward student loan debt.
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Delaware — FAQ
Can nurse practitioners practice independently in Delaware?
Delaware is a full-practice-authority state for nurse practitioners. Full practice authority adopted in 2021; NPs with two years or 4,000 hours of practice work independently. Independent prescriptive authority, including Schedule II-V controlled substances.
Do nurse practitioner jobs in Delaware qualify for student loan repayment?
Nurse practitioners at NHSC-approved FQHCs and community health centers in Delaware can qualify for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program — up to $75,000 for a full-time, two-year commitment. There are 53 NHSC-approved sites on record in Delaware.
Does Delaware have its own loan repayment program for nurse practitioners?
Yes. Delaware runs a state program nurse practitioners can use: Delaware Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program (up to $200,000). State awards apply on top of the federal NHSC Loan Repayment Program, and the service also counts toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
How many nurse practitioner jobs are available in Delaware?
We currently list 1 nurse practitioner position in Delaware at community health centers and FQHCs. New roles are added continuously as facilities post them.
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