Delaware Gerontologist Salaries - DE

By RSWiese, allied health world contributing writer
Published: July, 22 2010

Like most careers, the salary for a gerontologist in Delaware is dependent on the educational background and previous experience a candidate has in the field. Someone who has an advanced degree such as a master’s or doctorate in gerontology will be more desirable to facilities looking to fill management positions. Because gerontology covers a wide array of occupational opportunities, the salary range is highly variable. Therefore, a gerontologist who is a physician (technically a geriatrician) will likely earn significantly more than a gerontologist who works in a social service agency. A higher salary implies a higher level of investment in education plus a significant amount of time in the field.

Salaries can also be greatly affected by the type of facility as well as its geographic location. Salaries tend to be higher in larger cities and metropolitan areas. For this particular field, the availability of jobs as well as the related salary will be somewhat dependent on the demographics of the region: the more elderly the population, the more demand there is for gerontological services.

Keeping this in mind, the following salary information for gerontologists in Delaware must be qualified by the statement that the higher salaries are likely to be for higher-level executives and physicians. The lower salaries represent researchers, social service workers, and lower-to-mid level managers.

Wilmington:  $53,000 – 182,000
Dover:  $45,000 – 154,000
Newark:  $51,000 – 175,000
Middletown:  $53,000 – 187,000
Frankford:  $49,000 – 167,000