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Job outlook for nannies in the United States
Nanny job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected nanny job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 61,600 new jobs for nannies are projected over the next decade.
Nanny salaries have increased 20% for nannies in the last 5 years.
There are over 169,633 nannies currently employed in the United States.
There are 69,703 active nanny job openings in the US.
The average nanny salary is $40,262.
Are nanny jobs in demand?
Yes, nanny jobs are in demand. Nanny demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Nanny job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of nanny jobs and the average nanny salary over time.
Nanny jobs over time
Nanny job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 169,633 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 191,234 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 217,213 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 218,416 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 217,561 | 0.07% |
Average nanny salary over time
Nanny salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,262 | $19.36 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | $38,317 | $18.42 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $36,752 | $17.67 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $35,249 | $16.95 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | $33,478 | $16.10 | +4.2% |
Nanny jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of nanny job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where nannies earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for nannies
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 109 | 16% |
| 2 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 841 | 15% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,070 | 13% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 799 | 13% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 176 | 13% |
| 6 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 138 | 13% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 863 | 12% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 372 | 12% |
| 9 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 212 | 12% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 89 | 12% |
| 11 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 961 | 11% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 774 | 11% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 612 | 11% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 437 | 11% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,265 | 10% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 602 | 10% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 358 | 10% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 135 | 10% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 76 | 10% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 60 | 10% |
Most common cities for nannies
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Fork | 1 | 3% | $41,081 |
| 2 | Beverly Hills | 1 | 3% | $53,173 |
| 3 | Clinton | 1 | 3% | $42,266 |
| 4 | Goleta | 1 | 3% | $53,672 |
| 5 | Newport Beach | 2 | 2% | $52,829 |
| 6 | Bowie | 1 | 2% | $42,525 |
| 7 | Fairfield | 1 | 2% | $44,855 |
| 8 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $31,874 |
| 9 | Arlington | 1 | 0% | $40,553 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $33,113 |
| 11 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $39,226 |
| 12 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $56,396 |
| 13 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $39,958 |
| 14 | Cleveland | 1 | 0% | $41,781 |
| 15 | Henderson | 1 | 0% | $41,607 |
| 16 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $52,836 |
| 17 | Kansas City | 1 | 0% | $42,196 |