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Best states for a baby sitter
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for baby sitters in the United States. Baby sitter positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for baby sitters.In order to help you decide which state is the best for baby sitters, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for baby sitter jobs.
In order to get you the best states for baby sitters, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a baby sitter, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for baby sitters in 2026
1. Maine
Total baby sitter jobs: 39 Average annual salary: $41,874 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
2. Rhode Island
Total baby sitter jobs: 35 Average annual salary: $39,931 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
3. New Jersey
Total baby sitter jobs: 282 Average annual salary: $38,512 Lowest 10 percent earn: $25,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
4. West Virginia
Total baby sitter jobs: 42 Average annual salary: $39,658 Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
5. New York
Total baby sitter jobs: 418 Average annual salary: $38,649 Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
6. Washington
Total baby sitter jobs: 202 Average annual salary: $41,376 Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
7. Vermont
Total baby sitter jobs: 24 Average annual salary: $38,806 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
8. Wisconsin
Total baby sitter jobs: 268 Average annual salary: $33,412 Lowest 10 percent earn: $22,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Location Quotient: 1.7
9. Alaska
Total baby sitter jobs: 23 Average annual salary: $38,175 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
10. Kentucky
Total baby sitter jobs: 101 Average annual salary: $36,869 Lowest 10 percent earn: $24,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
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Detailed list of the best states for a baby sitter
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $41,874 | $31,000 | 1,335,907 | 39 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $39,931 | $27,000 | 1,059,639 | 35 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $38,512 | $25,000 | 9,005,644 | 282 |
| 4 | West Virginia | $39,658 | $26,000 | 1,815,857 | 42 |
| 5 | New York | $38,649 | $26,000 | 19,849,399 | 418 |
| 6 | Washington | $41,376 | $26,000 | 7,405,743 | 202 |
| 7 | Vermont | $38,806 | $28,000 | 623,657 | 24 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $33,412 | $22,000 | 5,795,483 | 268 |
| 9 | Alaska | $38,175 | $27,000 | 739,795 | 23 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $36,869 | $24,000 | 4,454,189 | 101 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $39,381 | $28,000 | 1,342,795 | 43 |
| 12 | Ohio | $34,403 | $22,000 | 11,658,609 | 335 |
| 13 | Idaho | $34,900 | $22,000 | 1,716,943 | 50 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $34,326 | $23,000 | 3,588,184 | 148 |
| 15 | Delaware | $38,124 | $25,000 | 961,939 | 30 |
| 16 | Illinois | $35,171 | $23,000 | 12,802,023 | 321 |
| 17 | Nevada | $31,797 | $20,000 | 2,998,039 | 70 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $31,560 | $20,000 | 12,805,537 | 400 |
| 19 | Michigan | $30,160 | $20,000 | 9,962,311 | 332 |
| 20 | Oregon | $33,510 | $21,000 | 4,142,776 | 124 |
| 21 | Colorado | $32,619 | $21,000 | 5,607,154 | 195 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $34,038 | $23,000 | 6,859,819 | 260 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $32,999 | $22,000 | 755,393 | 25 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $35,171 | $23,000 | 5,576,606 | 122 |
| 25 | California | $36,005 | $23,000 | 39,536,653 | 608 |
| 26 | Arizona | $29,815 | $19,000 | 7,016,270 | 186 |
| 27 | Montana | $28,774 | $18,000 | 1,050,493 | 41 |
| 28 | Iowa | $27,201 | $18,000 | 3,145,711 | 172 |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $36,169 | $24,000 | 693,972 | 15 |
| 30 | Maryland | $32,335 | $21,000 | 6,052,177 | 165 |
| 31 | Missouri | $29,561 | $19,000 | 6,113,532 | 156 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $29,879 | $20,000 | 10,273,419 | 247 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $29,453 | $19,000 | 579,315 | 14 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $28,956 | $19,000 | 869,666 | 20 |
| 35 | Virginia | $29,025 | $19,000 | 8,470,020 | 261 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $26,358 | $17,000 | 1,920,076 | 72 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $26,200 | $18,000 | 5,024,369 | 145 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $30,015 | $25,000 | 1,427,538 | 23 |
| 39 | Kansas | $27,673 | $18,000 | 2,913,123 | 78 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $25,063 | $17,000 | 6,715,984 | 186 |
| 41 | Utah | $28,171 | $18,000 | 3,101,833 | 73 |
| 42 | Florida | $24,437 | $17,000 | 20,984,400 | 529 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $26,641 | $17,000 | 3,004,279 | 52 |
| 44 | Georgia | $26,647 | $18,000 | 10,429,379 | 242 |
| 45 | Indiana | $24,890 | $16,000 | 6,666,818 | 179 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $26,709 | $17,000 | 2,088,070 | 34 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $25,053 | $16,000 | 3,930,864 | 82 |
| 48 | Texas | $25,455 | $17,000 | 28,304,596 | 480 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $22,356 | $15,000 | 2,984,100 | 63 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $25,429 | $17,000 | 4,684,333 | 63 |
| 51 | Alabama | $24,341 | $16,000 | 4,874,747 | 80 |
Highest paying states for baby sitters
| Rank | State | Avg. Baby Sitter Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $41,874 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $39,931 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $38,512 |
| 4 | West Virginia | $39,658 |
| 5 | New York | $38,649 |
| 6 | Washington | $41,376 |
| 7 | Vermont | $38,806 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $33,412 |
| 9 | Alaska | $38,175 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $36,869 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $39,381 |
| 12 | Ohio | $34,403 |
| 13 | Idaho | $34,900 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $34,326 |
| 15 | Delaware | $38,124 |
| 16 | Illinois | $35,171 |
| 17 | Nevada | $31,797 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $31,560 |
| 19 | Michigan | $30,160 |
| 20 | Oregon | $33,510 |
| 21 | Colorado | $32,619 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $34,038 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $32,999 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $35,171 |
| 25 | California | $36,005 |
| 26 | Arizona | $29,815 |
| 27 | Montana | $28,774 |
| 28 | Iowa | $27,201 |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $36,169 |
| 30 | Maryland | $32,335 |
| 31 | Missouri | $29,561 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $29,879 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $29,453 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $28,956 |
| 35 | Virginia | $29,025 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $26,358 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $26,200 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $30,015 |
| 39 | Kansas | $27,673 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $25,063 |
| 41 | Utah | $28,171 |
| 42 | Florida | $24,437 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $26,641 |
| 44 | Georgia | $26,647 |
| 45 | Indiana | $24,890 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $26,709 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $25,053 |
| 48 | Texas | $25,455 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $22,356 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $25,429 |
| 51 | Alabama | $24,341 |
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Updated January 8, 2025