Delaware's health care sector is diverse and growing, featuring a wide range of occupations that cater to the community's needs. Key roles include physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, all contributing to quality patient care. The demand for these positions is fueled by an aging population and advancements in medical technology, leading to a steady influx of job opportunities.
In addition to traditional roles, Delaware is seeing increased demand for specialties such as telehealth practitioners and mental health professionals. This trend reflects a broader shift towards accessible health care services, ensuring that residents receive comprehensive support for both physical and behavioral well-being.
County Profiles
County profile tabs provide a detailed breakdown of occupations by demographics, offering tailored insights and county-specific data for each job category.
Source: Licensing data comes directly from the Delaware Academy of Medicine and represents an actual count of licensed professionals in the State of Delaware. Please note that the licensing data on this page is specific to Delaware and is not influenced by the geography filters above.
Number of Licenses as a Percentage of Total Population
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Source: Data in this section is sourced from Lightcast's priority government labor market dataset. This government data comes from sources such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), and more. To learn more about Lightcast data, click here.
Jobs Trend and Forecast
2023 Median Salary by Region
Job Postings Data
Job postings data offers a current snapshot of market demand for various occupations and skills, as well as insight into which employers are actively hiring.
Source: The Job Posting data in this section comes from Lightcast's priority dataset. For more information, click here.
Job Postings 1-Year Trend
Job Postings 60-Day Trend
Job Postings Intensity: United States
Job Postings Intensity: {name|Delaware}
Job Postings Intensity - The ratio of total job postings to unique (de-duplicated) job postings (i.e. how urgently employers want to fill this job opening).
We use this metric to measure the intensity of demand in a region in order to compare it with other regions. Here, we are comparing {name|Delaware} to the United States as a whole.
For example, if a region has a posting intensity of 2 for physician assistants, employers are advertising each job in 2 different locations. In contrast, if another region has a posting intensity of 4 for the same occupation, employers are posting in at least 4 locations, indicating that demand in region B is double that of region A.
Advertised Average Salary 5-Year Trend
Note: Advertised salaries may not be available for certain time periods
Top Transferrable Occupations
| Occupation | Alternative Occupation Rank | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Health Therapists | 315 postings | $71,424 |
| Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists | 277 postings | $130,816 |
| Therapists | 252 postings | $66,304 |
| Licensed Therapists | 169 postings | $77,568 |
| Outpatient Therapists | 154 postings | $66,304 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 113 postings | $187,136 |
| Clinical Therapists | 93 postings | $60,672 |
| Autism Behavioral Therapists | 77 postings | $46,336 |
| Behavior Therapists | 75 postings | $45,568 |
| Primary Therapists | 74 postings | $67,840 |
Occupation Concentration
| Profession | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Median Salary | 2023 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | Job Postings (Trailing 12 Months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 475 | $60,843 | 1.71 | 67.21% | 203 |
| Key | SOC Name | License Name | Licenses 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21-1013 | Marriage and Family Therapists | Associate Marriage and Family Therapist | 14 |
| 21-1013 | Marriage and Family Therapists | Family Health CNS | 0 |
| 21-1013 | Marriage and Family Therapists | Family NP | 1,617 |
| 21-1013 | Marriage and Family Therapists | Family Planning NP | 0 |
| 21-1013 | Marriage and Family Therapists | Marriage and Family Therapist | 92 |
| 21-1013 | Marriage and Family Therapists | Rural Family CNS | 0 |
