Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for baby sitters in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 48,204 baby sitters currently employed in the United States.
- 85.8% of all baby sitters are women, while 14.2% are men.
- The average age of an employed baby sitter is 37 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of baby sitters is White (55.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.1%), Black or African American (9.3%) and Asian (6.8%).
- Baby sitters are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The finance industry is the highest-paying for baby sitters.
- Seattle, WA pays an annual average wage of $41,765, the highest in the US.
- In 2021, women earned 98% of what men earned.
- 4% of all baby sitters are LGBT.
- Maine is the best state for baby sitters to live.
- Baby sitters are 70% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
Baby Sitter Statistics By Gender
85.8% of baby sitters are women and 14.2% of baby sitters are men.
- Female, 85.8%
- Male, 14.2%
Baby Sitters By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.8% |
| Male | 14.2% |
Gender Pay Gap For Baby Sitter
Women Earn 98ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Baby Sitter Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the baby sitter position over time.
Baby Sitter Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.51% | 85.49% |
| 2011 | 13.70% | 86.30% |
| 2012 | 13.40% | 86.60% |
| 2013 | 14.33% | 85.67% |
| 2014 | 14.35% | 85.65% |
| 2015 | 13.82% | 86.18% |
| 2016 | 15.66% | 84.34% |
| 2017 | 15.46% | 84.54% |
| 2018 | 14.93% | 85.07% |
| 2019 | 16.13% | 83.87% |
| 2020 | 14.89% | 85.11% |
| 2021 | 14.15% | 85.85% |
Baby Sitter Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Baby Sitter | 14% | 86% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
Baby Sitter Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among baby sitters is White, which makes up 55.6% of all baby sitters. Comparatively, there are 21.1% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 9.3% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.1%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Baby Sitter Race
| Baby Sitter Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Baby Sitter Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among baby sitters.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Baby Sitter Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.64% | 13.23% | 5.24% | 17.83% |
| 2011 | 60.19% | 13.88% | 5.13% | 17.24% |
| 2012 | 59.58% | 13.20% | 5.27% | 18.50% |
| 2013 | 60.61% | 12.59% | 5.50% | 17.67% |
| 2014 | 60.79% | 12.31% | 5.62% | 17.75% |
| 2015 | 61.03% | 12.04% | 5.46% | 17.90% |
| 2016 | 61.07% | 11.77% | 5.38% | 18.19% |
| 2017 | 59.99% | 11.40% | 5.75% | 18.91% |
| 2018 | 60.73% | 10.06% | 5.92% | 19.43% |
| 2019 | 60.05% | 9.65% | 6.59% | 19.96% |
| 2020 | 57.96% | 10.28% | 6.59% | 19.47% |
| 2021 | 55.64% | 9.30% | 6.76% | 21.07% |
Baby Sitter Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,818 |
| White | $32,711 |
| Black or African American | $33,995 |
| Asian | $33,539 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,366 |
Average Age of a Baby Sitter
We determined the average age of baby sitters based on ethnicity and gender.
Baby Sitter Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 27 | 30 |
| Asian | 45 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 37 |
| White | 30 | 33 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Baby Sitter Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of baby sitter employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of baby sitters is 40+ years old, which represents 41% of the population.
Baby Sitter Age
| Baby Sitter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Types of Baby Sitter Degree Levels
The most common degree for baby sitters is high school diploma 37% of baby sitters earn that degree. A close second is bachelor's degree with 35% and rounding it off is associate degree with 16%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelors, 35%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Baby Sitters By Education
| Baby Sitter Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelors | 35% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Baby Sitter Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,929 |
| Master's Degree | $36,894 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,182 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,455 |
Baby Sitter Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where baby sitters work. We found most baby sitters work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most baby sitters is the health care industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire baby sitters.
Baby Sitter Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
The Types Of Companies Baby Sitter Work In
Employees with the baby sitter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most baby sitters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Baby Sitter Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 5% |
Top Industries Hiring Baby Sitters
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ baby sitters. Those industries include health care, retail and non profits.
Baby Sitter Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 13% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Baby Sitter Turnover And Employment Statistics
Baby Sitter Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of baby sitters changed.
- Unemployment rate
Baby Sitter Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Baby Sitter Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.35% |
| 2011 | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 10.51% |
| 2013 | 9.62% |
| 2014 | 9.07% |
| 2015 | 7.51% |
| 2016 | 6.86% |
| 2017 | 6.65% |
| 2018 | 6.02% |
| 2019 | 5.45% |
| 2020 | 9.58% |
| 2021 | 9.30% |
The Average Number of Years That Baby Sitter Stay in a Job
By looking over 31,882 baby sitters resumes, we figured out that the average baby sitter enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 23%.
Baby Sitter Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Baby Sitters with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to baby sitters.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Sitter | 4.43% | - |
| Lapidary Apprentice | 5.80% | 5,818 |
| Direct Support Worker | 6.73% | 116,405 |
| Assistant Site Director | 8.12% | 13,809 |
| House Parent | 12.72% | 25,144 |
| Yoga Instructor | 13.13% | 25,406 |
Baby Sitter LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lapidary Apprentice | 5.80% | 5,818 |
| Direct Support Worker | 6.73% | 116,405 |
| Assistant Site Director | 8.12% | 13,809 |
| House Parent | 12.72% | 25,144 |
| Yoga Instructor | 13.13% | 25,406 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Baby Sitters
The most common foreign language among baby sitters is Spanish at 70.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.9% and German is the third-most popular at 2.3%.
- Spanish, 70.2%
- French, 9.9%
- German, 2.3%
- Italian, 2.1%
- Arabic, 2.1%
- Other, 13.4%
Baby Sitter Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.2% |
| French | 9.9% |
| German | 2.3% |
| Italian | 2.1% |
| Arabic | 2.1% |
| Other | 13.4% |
