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Family nanny job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected family nanny job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 61,600 new jobs for family nannies are projected over the next decade.
Family nanny salaries have increased 20% for family nannies in the last 5 years.
There are over 167,172 family nannies currently employed in the United States.
There are 136,280 active family nanny job openings in the US.
The average family nanny salary is $37,809.
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 167,172 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 188,459 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 214,061 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 215,247 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 214,405 | 0.07% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,809 | $18.18 | +5.1% |
| 2025 | $35,983 | $17.30 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | $34,513 | $16.59 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $33,102 | $15.91 | +5.3% |
| 2022 | $31,438 | $15.11 | +4.2% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,151 | 19% |
| 2 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 993 | 18% |
| 3 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 239 | 18% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 239 | 18% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 124 | 18% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,335 | 16% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,216 | 16% |
| 8 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 168 | 16% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 120 | 16% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,037 | 15% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 622 | 15% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,402 | 14% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,235 | 14% |
| 14 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 940 | 14% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 798 | 14% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 758 | 14% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 237 | 14% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 103 | 14% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 89 | 14% |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,714 | 13% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenwich | 1 | 2% | $43,752 |
| 2 | Fort Myers | 1 | 1% | $33,282 |
| 3 | Walnut Creek | 1 | 1% | $56,787 |
| 4 | Los Angeles | 3 | 0% | $55,304 |
| 5 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $43,102 |
| 6 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $33,986 |
International Nanny Association
Laura Schroeder: Young graduates will need to have some knowledge or experience in early childhood education, as help with the school day has become an important part of a nanny's job since the pandemic. They also must be able to work independently and be self motivated as their bosses will likely not be on site. There are jobs for nannies all over the U.S., but the best paying jobs tend to be in wealthier areas and larger cities, for example L.A., San Francisco, Seattle and Boston.