Delaware’s position as one of the most prosperous states in the nation has been dependent on several factors: the diversity of its economy; its location (DE is within 150 miles of 4 of America’s 10 largest cities); its pro-business finance laws; and the Dover Air Force Base. Credit card and insurance companies have been two of the largest creators of jobs in Wilmington, Delaware, the state’s most populous city. The leading industries for Delaware jobs statewide include manufacturing, education, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Federal and state government is the number one source of jobs in Delaware.

Dover is the capital of Delaware and its second largest city. Though Dover AFB remains a primary source of Dover, Delaware jobs, tourism has also become an important revenue source for the city, thanks in part to NASCAR races at Dover International Speedway and slot machines at several horse racing tracks. The business-friendly reputation of Delaware’s Court of Chancery has added to the appeal of Delaware careers in law and business; more than half of the companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange are incorporated in Delaware.