Top Occupations in Delaware by Political Donations

See which occupations donate the most in Delaware. 39 occupations, $642K in donations from Delaware.

The occupational breakdown of political donors in Delaware reflects the state's economic makeup. This ranking shows which professions contribute the most to federal campaigns from within Delaware, with both state-level and national totals provided for comparison. The mix of top occupations can differ substantially from one state to another based on local industries and workforce composition.

#OccupationDelaware TotalNational Total
1PHOTOGRAPHER$197K$6.5M
2OPERATOR$64K$1.9M
3MERCHANT$59K$497K
4TRIAL LAWYER$57K$1.3M
5FUND MANAGER$51K$4.3M
6NONPROFIT MANAGER$18K$250K
7ATTORNEY/PARTNER$14K$133K
8PERIODONTIST$13K$237K
9EQUIPMENT OPERATOR$12K$130K
10RIVER PILOT$11K$206K
11BANK EXAMINER$10K$89K
12LANDSCAPE DESIGNER$9K$346K
13BIOTECH EXECUTIVE$8K$355K
14POLICY$7K$306K
15HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATOR$7K$88K
16DISTRICT SALES MANAGER$7K$70K
17NON-PROFIT MANAGER$7K$160K
18SONGWRITER$7K$929K
19AREA MANAGER$6K$192K
20MUSEUM DIRECTOR$6K$182K
21CORPORATE SECRETARY$6K$167K
22OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE$6K$183K
23SHIP PILOT$5K$73K
24POLICY CONSULTANT$5K$526K
25TRAINING$5K$280K
26CORPORATE AFFAIRS$5K$147K
27TRAVEL CONSULTANT$5K$129K
28FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE$4K$122K
29DIRECTING BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE$4K$75K
30GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER$4K$93K
31VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES$3K$80K
32PROCUREMENT MANAGER$3K$68K
33CONTENT CREATOR$3K$108K
34CDO$3K$131K
35COSTUME DESIGNER$3K$66K
36FRANCHISEE, BUFFALO WILD WINGS$3K$62K
37PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER$2K$2.0M
38INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY$2K$83K
39FIDUCIARY$1K$128K

Frequently Asked Questions

What occupations donate the most in Delaware?

The top political donors by occupation in Delaware typically include retirees, attorneys, executives, and physicians. Across 39 tracked occupations, Delaware residents have contributed $642K to federal campaigns.

Does Delaware's occupation mix differ from the national average?

Each state's occupational giving profile reflects its local economy. States with major financial centers see more banker and investor donations, while states with large university systems see more professor and researcher contributions. Compare the Delaware and National Total columns to spot these differences.

How are occupation categories determined?

Donors self-report their occupation on FEC contribution forms. We normalize common variations (e.g., "ATTORNEY" and "LAWYER" are combined) to produce cleaner rankings, though some inconsistency remains due to the self-reported nature of the data.

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