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Baby Sitter salary
Average baby sitter salary
$14.89
How much does a baby sitter make?
The average baby sitter salary in the United States is $30,972. Baby sitter salaries typically range between $21,000 and $44,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for baby sitters is $14.89 per hour.
Baby sitter salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Baby sitters earn the highest average salary in Maine.
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Baby Sitter Salaries By Experience Level
Baby Sitter salary estimates from across the web
Average baby sitter salary by state
Highest paying states for baby sitters
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $41,874 | $20.13 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $39,931 | $19.20 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $38,512 | $18.52 |
| 4 | West Virginia | $39,658 | $19.07 |
| 5 | New York | $38,649 | $18.58 |
| 6 | Washington | $41,376 | $19.89 |
| 7 | Vermont | $38,806 | $18.66 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $33,412 | $16.06 |
| 9 | Alaska | $38,175 | $18.35 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $36,869 | $17.73 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $39,381 | $18.93 |
| 12 | Ohio | $34,403 | $16.54 |
| 13 | Idaho | $34,900 | $16.78 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $34,326 | $16.50 |
| 15 | Delaware | $38,124 | $18.33 |
| 16 | Illinois | $35,171 | $16.91 |
| 17 | Nevada | $31,797 | $15.29 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $31,560 | $15.17 |
| 19 | Michigan | $30,160 | $14.50 |
| 20 | Oregon | $33,510 | $16.11 |
| 21 | Colorado | $32,619 | $15.68 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $34,038 | $16.36 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $32,999 | $15.86 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $35,171 | $16.91 |
| 25 | California | $36,005 | $17.31 |
| 26 | Arizona | $29,815 | $14.33 |
| 27 | Montana | $28,774 | $13.83 |
| 28 | Iowa | $27,201 | $13.08 |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $36,169 | $17.39 |
| 30 | Maryland | $32,335 | $15.55 |
| 31 | Missouri | $29,561 | $14.21 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $29,879 | $14.36 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $29,453 | $14.16 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $28,956 | $13.92 |
| 35 | Virginia | $29,025 | $13.95 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $26,358 | $12.67 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $26,200 | $12.60 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $30,015 | $14.43 |
| 39 | Kansas | $27,673 | $13.30 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $25,063 | $12.05 |
| 41 | Utah | $28,171 | $13.54 |
| 42 | Florida | $24,437 | $11.75 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $26,641 | $12.81 |
| 44 | Georgia | $26,647 | $12.81 |
| 45 | Indiana | $24,890 | $11.97 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $26,709 | $12.84 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $25,053 | $12.04 |
| 48 | Texas | $25,455 | $12.24 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $22,356 | $10.75 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $25,429 | $12.23 |
| 51 | Alabama | $24,341 | $11.70 |
Highest paying cities for baby sitters
The highest-paying cities for baby sitters are Seattle, WA, Rochester, NY, and Cherry Hill, NJ.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $41,765 | $20.08 |
| 2 | Rochester, NY | $38,719 | $18.61 |
| 3 | Cherry Hill, NJ | $37,820 | $18.18 |
| 4 | San Francisco, CA | $37,004 | $17.79 |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | $35,490 | $17.06 |
| 6 | Minneapolis, MN | $35,211 | $16.93 |
| 7 | Denver, CO | $32,666 | $15.70 |
| 8 | Virginia Beach, VA | $28,726 | $13.81 |
Baby Sitters are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Baby Sitter salary details
A baby sitter's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $44,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a baby sitter's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| 75th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| Average | $30,972 | $2,581 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
Highest paying baby sitter jobs
The highest paying types of baby sitters are nanny, live in caregiver, and child care provider.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Care Worker | $29,490 | $2,458 | $14.18 | 129,522 |
| Companion | $29,246 | $2,437 | $14.06 | 75,753 |
| Nanny | $40,262 | $3,355 | $19.36 | 69,703 |
| Vocational Childcare Teacher | $30,178 | $2,515 | $14.51 | 59,686 |
| In-Home Childcare Provider | $32,161 | $2,680 | $15.46 | 104,415 |
| Live In Caregiver | $36,855 | $3,071 | $17.72 | 71,484 |
Top companies hiring baby sitters now:
Which companies pay baby sitters the most?
Baby sitter salaries at CARE and Sittercity are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average baby sitter salary at companies like City of Aurora and College Nannies And Tutors are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CARE | $37,441 | $18.00 |
| 2 | Sittercity | $33,621 | $16.16 |
| 3 | City of Aurora | $32,474 | $15.61 |
| 4 | College Nannies And Tutors | $30,660 | $14.74 |
| 5 | Elizabeth Companies | $30,542 | $14.68 |
| 6 | Grp Inc | $30,348 | $14.59 |
| 7 | Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey | $27,323 | $13.14 |
| 8 | Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut Inc | $25,042 | $12.04 |
| 9 | Ymca Of Delaware | $24,359 | $11.71 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Baby Sitter salary by industry
The average baby sitter salary varies across industries:
- The average baby sitter salary in the finance industry is $48,994, the highest of any industry.
- The average baby sitter salary in the finance industry is $31,731.
- Baby sitters in the health care industry earn an average salary of $29,113, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for baby sitters
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance | $48,994 | $23.55 |
| 2 | Non Profits | $31,731 | $15.26 |
| 3 | Professional | $31,320 | $15.06 |
| 4 | Media | $31,083 | $14.94 |
| 5 | Government | $30,866 | $14.84 |
| 6 | Manufacturing | $30,328 | $14.58 |
| 7 | Hospitality | $30,096 | $14.47 |
| 8 | Retail | $29,968 | $14.41 |
| 9 | Health Care | $29,113 | $14.00 |
High Paying Baby Sitter Jobs
Baby Sitter salary trends
The average baby sitter salary has risen by $7,335 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average baby sitter earned $23,637 annually, but today, they earn $30,972 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for baby sitters over the last decade.
Compare baby sitter salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average baby sitter salary over time
Compare baby sitter salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Baby Sitter salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,000 | $14.89 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | $29,500 | $14.17 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $28,300 | $13.59 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $27,100 | $13.04 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | $25,800 | $12.38 | +4.0% |
Recently added baby sitter salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gradcafe | Baby-Sitter 15 H/Semaine | Orlando, FL | 12/16/2024 | $27,444 |
| Comforcare Home Health Care-Morris County | Babysitting | Denville, NJ | 09/27/2024 | $35,479 |
| Northshore YMCA | Ipswich Ymca Kids Club-Babysitting Staff | Ipswich, MA | 09/26/2024 | $31,305 |
| Greater Somerset County YMCA, Inc. | Baby Sitting/Kids Corner Representative | Downe, NJ | 09/26/2024 | $31,576 |
| Playbill, Inc. | Paid Babysitting for Artists-Fun Jobs In Between Auditions and Contracts Here! Curated Care LOS AN | Los Angeles, CA | 09/25/2024 | $45,914 |
| Greater Somerset County YMCA, Inc. | Baby Sitting/Kids Corner Representative | Downe, NJ | 09/11/2024 | $31,576 |
| Northshore YMCA | Ipswich Ymca Kids Club-Babysitting Staff | Ipswich, MA | 09/10/2024 | $31,305 |
| Jovie of Denver, Centennial + Boulder | Babysitting | Longmont, CO | 03/28/2024 | $35,479 |
| YMCA of Delaware | Baby Sitter-Sussex Location | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 03/23/2024 | $31,305 |
| Jovie of Irvine, Lake Forest, Hollywood and Woodland Hills | 90026: Flexible Babysitting Position | Los Angeles, CA | 03/19/2024 | $37,566 |
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