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Family nanny salary
Average family nanny salary
$37,809
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Average family nanny salary by state
Highest paying states for family nannies
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $51,684 | $24.85 |
| 2 | Colorado | $50,724 | $24.39 |
| 3 | Washington | $50,166 | $24.12 |
| 4 | Oregon | $50,099 | $24.09 |
| 5 | New York | $51,602 | $24.81 |
| 6 | California | $55,594 | $26.73 |
| 7 | Vermont | $54,825 | $26.36 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $49,088 | $23.60 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $55,422 | $26.65 |
| 10 | Arizona | $47,272 | $22.73 |
| 11 | Alaska | $51,129 | $24.58 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $49,065 | $23.59 |
| 13 | Michigan | $43,083 | $20.71 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $45,368 | $21.81 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $42,572 | $20.47 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $46,241 | $22.23 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $40,594 | $19.52 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $43,902 | $21.11 |
| 19 | Idaho | $42,810 | $20.58 |
| 20 | Nevada | $41,464 | $19.93 |
| 21 | Ohio | $40,385 | $19.42 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $43,138 | $20.74 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $44,781 | $21.53 |
| 24 | Montana | $41,754 | $20.07 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $45,121 | $21.69 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $42,514 | $20.44 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $38,708 | $18.61 |
| 28 | Maryland | $39,156 | $18.82 |
| 29 | Missouri | $41,491 | $19.95 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $49,145 | $23.63 |
| 31 | Utah | $40,832 | $19.63 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $38,308 | $18.42 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $39,179 | $18.84 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $38,723 | $18.62 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $37,760 | $18.15 |
| 36 | Indiana | $37,504 | $18.03 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $40,326 | $19.39 |
| 38 | Texas | $38,133 | $18.33 |
| 39 | Kansas | $38,672 | $18.59 |
| 40 | Iowa | $39,426 | $18.95 |
| 41 | Virginia | $36,705 | $17.65 |
| 42 | Illinois | $38,793 | $18.65 |
| 43 | Delaware | $39,518 | $19.00 |
| 44 | Florida | $33,576 | $16.14 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $39,198 | $18.85 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $34,249 | $16.47 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $37,410 | $17.99 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $34,377 | $16.53 |
| 49 | Alabama | $34,540 | $16.61 |
| 50 | Georgia | $29,315 | $14.09 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $34,473 | $16.57 |
Family nanny salary details
A family nanny's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $59,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a family nanny's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
| 75th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| Average | $37,809 | $3,151 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying family nanny jobs
The highest paying types of family nannies are governess, nanny/household manager, and nanny.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Sitter | $30,972 | $2,581 | $14.89 | 19,382 |
| Nanny | $40,262 | $3,355 | $19.36 | 69,703 |
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Wage gap by gender, race and education
Family nanny salary trends
The average family nanny salary has risen by $8,954 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average family nanny earned $28,855 annually, but today, they earn $37,809 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for family nannies over the last decade.
Compare family nanny salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average family nanny salary over time
Compare family nanny salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Family nanny salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,800 | $18.18 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | $36,000 | $17.30 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $34,500 | $16.59 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $33,100 | $15.91 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | $31,400 | $15.11 | +4.0% |
Recently added family nanny salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nanny League | Nationwide Search: Portland, or Family Seeks Bilinugal Nanny | Lake Oswego, OR | 06/29/2025 | $62,610 |
| The Nanny League | Philadelphia, PA Family Seeking Nanny | Philadelphia, PA | 06/23/2025 | $62,610 |
| The Nanny League | Houston Family In Cypress Suburb Seeks A Nanny! | Houston, TX | 06/15/2025 | $58,436 |
| Care Solutions, Inc. | Active, Fun Family Seeking Flexible Nanny | Wayne, PA | 06/10/2025 | $52,175 |
| The Nanny League | Cedar Knolls, NJ Family Seeking A Nanny Asap! | Morristown, NJ | 06/10/2025 | $62,610 |
| The Nanny League | Nationwide Search: Nanny Needed for Wonderful Family In ST. Louis | Saint Louis, MO | 06/10/2025 | $62,610 |
| The Nanny League | Miami, FL Family Seeks Overnight Nanny for Infant | Miami, FL | 06/10/2025 | $62,610 |
| The Nanny League | Miami, FL Family Seeks Overnight Nanny for Infant | Miami, FL | 05/26/2025 | $62,610 |
| Household Staffing | Energetic Nanny for A Family | Syosset, NY | 05/25/2025 | $62,610 |
| The Nanny League | River Oaks Family Seeking A Nanny! | Houston, TX | 05/22/2025 | $52,175 |
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