Nanny/household manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Nanny/household manager gender statistics
93.5% of nanny/household managers are women and 6.5% of nanny/household managers are men.
- Female, 93.5%
- Male, 6.5%
Nanny/household manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 93.5% |
| Male | 6.5% |
Nanny/household manager gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,913
Female income
$45,661
Nanny/household manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nanny/household manager positions over time. Currently, 93.5% of nanny/household managers are female.
Nanny/household manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.68% | 93.32% |
| 2011 | 6.28% | 93.72% |
| 2012 | 6.13% | 93.87% |
| 2013 | 6.59% | 93.41% |
| 2014 | 6.60% | 93.40% |
| 2015 | 6.34% | 93.66% |
| 2016 | 7.26% | 92.74% |
| 2017 | 7.16% | 92.84% |
| 2018 | 6.89% | 93.11% |
| 2019 | 7.51% | 92.49% |
| 2020 | 6.87% | 93.13% |
| 2021 | 6.50% | 93.50% |
Nanny/household manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared nanny/household managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Nanny/Household Manager | 7% | 93% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Nanny/household manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nanny/household managers is White, which makes up 61.3% of all nanny/household managers. Comparatively, 16.8% of nanny/household managers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of nanny/household managers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Nanny/household manager race
| Nanny/household manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Nanny/household manager race and ethnicity over time
See how nanny/household manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nanny/household manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.33% | 11.70% | 5.36% | 13.54% |
| 2011 | 65.88% | 12.35% | 5.24% | 12.95% |
| 2012 | 65.27% | 11.67% | 5.39% | 14.21% |
| 2013 | 66.30% | 11.06% | 5.61% | 13.38% |
| 2014 | 66.48% | 10.78% | 5.74% | 13.47% |
| 2015 | 66.72% | 10.51% | 5.58% | 13.61% |
| 2016 | 66.76% | 10.24% | 5.50% | 13.91% |
| 2017 | 65.68% | 9.87% | 5.87% | 14.62% |
| 2018 | 66.42% | 8.53% | 6.04% | 15.15% |
| 2019 | 65.74% | 8.12% | 6.71% | 15.67% |
| 2020 | 63.65% | 8.75% | 6.71% | 15.18% |
| 2021 | 61.32% | 7.77% | 6.87% | 16.78% |
Nanny/household manager wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american nanny/household managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown nanny/household managers have the lowest average salary at $44,928.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,928 |
| White | $46,376 |
| Black or African American | $48,315 |
| Asian | $47,629 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,391 |
Average nanny/household manager age
See how the average age of nanny/household managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Nanny/household manager age by race and gender
| 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 |
Nanny/household manager age breakdown
The average age of nanny/household managers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the nanny/household manager population.
Nanny/household manager age breakdown
| Nanny/Household Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Nanny/household manager educational attainment
The most common degree for nanny/household managers is bachelor's degree, with 50% of nanny/household managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Nanny/household managers by degree level
| Nanny/household manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Nanny/household manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nanny/household managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,068 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, nanny/household managers earn a median annual income of $48,256 compared to $45,695 for nanny/household managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,068 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,537 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,256 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,695 |
Nanny/household manager employment statistics
Most nanny/household managers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where nanny/household managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nanny/household managers work.
Nanny/household manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Nanny/household manager jobs by company type
Employees with the nanny/household manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nanny/household managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Nanny/household manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 3% |
Nanny/household manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for nanny/household managers are professional, retail and non profits.
Nanny/household manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Nanny/household manager turnover and employment statistics
Nanny/household manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nanny/household managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nanny/household manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nanny/household manager 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% |
Average nanny/household manager tenure
The average nanny/household manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,136 nanny/household managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Nanny/household manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Nanny/household manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nanny/household managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nanny/Household Manager | 4.43% | - |
| Body Piercer | 5.80% | 5,358 |
| Resident Care Aide | 6.73% | 164,696 |
| Counselor And Coach | 8.12% | 41,847 |
| House Adviser | 12.72% | 33,842 |
| Fitness Consultant | 13.13% | 10,934 |
Similar nanny/household manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Body Piercer | 5.80% | 5,358 |
| Resident Care Aide | 6.73% | 164,696 |
| Counselor And Coach | 8.12% | 41,847 |
| House Adviser | 12.72% | 33,842 |
| Fitness Consultant | 13.13% | 10,934 |
Foreign languages spoken by nanny/household managers
The most common foreign language among nanny/household managers is Spanish at 52.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.1% and German is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 52.2%
- French, 14.1%
- German, 6.5%
- Russian, 5.4%
- Polish, 3.3%
- Other, 18.5%
Nanny/household manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.2% |
| French | 14.1% |
| German | 6.5% |
| Russian | 5.4% |
| Polish | 3.3% |
| Other | 18.5% |
