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title: Jobs in Middletown, DE — Fast-Growing City Hiring
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# Jobs in Middletown, DE — Fast-Growing City Hiring

**State:** [Delaware Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/delaware?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 218
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 379
- Median salary: $52K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $38K – $83K
- Remote share: 12.4%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 379 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Middletown, DE runs 26% below the United States median ($52K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Middletown, DE: Hospitals and Health Care (21% of all postings), followed by Retail and Restaurants.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Middletown, DE

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 78 | — |
| Retail | 62 | — |
| Restaurants | 44 | — |
| Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 30 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Middletown, DE

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [WuXi AppTec Jobs & Careers — Pharma CRDMO](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/wuxi-apptec?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 30 |
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 30 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 114 employers filed 267 petitions; 10% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Middletown, DE

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorganChase | 72 | $155K |
| GB Tech | 13 | — |
| Capital One | 7 | — |
| Barclays Investment Bank | 7 | — |
| Bank of America Business | 6 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Townsend, DE — Rural New Castle County Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/delaware/townsend?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 4.0 mi | 0 | — |
| [Jobs in Saint Georges, DE — New Castle County Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/delaware/saint-georges?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 7.9 mi | 0 | — |
| [Jobs in Kirkwood, DE — New Castle County Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/delaware/kirkwood?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8.5 mi | 0 | — |
| [Jobs in Smyrna, DE — Growing Kent County City Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/delaware/smyrna?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 11.9 mi | 117 | $48K |
| [Elkton, MD Jobs — Top Employers & Pay Data](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maryland/elkton?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 12.5 mi | 366 | $60K |
| [Jobs in Bear, DE — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/delaware/bear?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 12.8 mi | 146 | $46K |
| [Jobs in Newark, DE — University & Tech Sector Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/delaware/newark?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 16.3 mi | 1652 | $79K |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Middletown, DE?

Healthcare, retail, education, and manufacturing are Middletown's top hiring sectors. The city's rapid population growth has driven demand for services, medical care, and local retail, making it one of Delaware's more active job markets.
### What is the average salary in Middletown, Delaware?

Salaries in Middletown range from approximately $35,000 for entry-level retail and service roles to $70,000–$110,000 for healthcare, education administration, and skilled manufacturing positions.
### Who are the top employers in Middletown, DE?

Bayhealth Middletown hospital and Appoquinimink School District are major employers. Manufacturers along the Route 301 corridor and new retail developments are also significant sources of local employment.
### Why is Middletown, DE growing so fast?

Middletown's rapid growth stems from affordable housing, proximity to Wilmington and Newark via Routes 1 and 301, and commercial development following residential expansion — drawing both families and employers from the wider region.
### How can I find jobs near Middletown in Delaware?

Smyrna, Newark, and Bear are nearby Delaware communities with listings on FoundRole. Use the <a href="/locations/delaware">Delaware jobs</a> page to search across New Castle and Kent counties from a single view.
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