{"id":81572,"date":"2025-02-12T17:42:41","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T17:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/?p=81572"},"modified":"2025-10-29T17:42:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T17:42:46","slug":"average-nanny-salary-by-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/average-nanny-salary-by-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s the average monthly nanny salary in every state"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether your family is in need of full-time child care or you&rsquo;re a nanny in search of a position, it&rsquo;s important to have some basics figured out before you start looking. One of the most crucial things to research ahead of time: How much is the average full-time nanny salary?<\/p><p>Remember, a nanny is not a babysitter, which means a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/how-much-does-a-nanny-cost\/\">nanny&rsquo;s hourly rate<\/a> will tend to run a little higher. In return for this higher pay, a nanny is often there when families start their day in the morning and there when the day is over; in between, there are meals and playdates and appointments and all kinds of helpful care for busy families.&nbsp;<\/p><p>If you&rsquo;re an employer, make sure your nanny&rsquo;s salary is competitive and fair so their needs are met and they can take good care of your kids. If you&rsquo;re a nanny, it can be hard to know what to ask for up front, but you want to make sure you&rsquo;re getting paid what you&rsquo;re worth.&nbsp; How much that salary turns out to be will depend on a variety of factors, from how many kids a family has and whether or not there are pets to how much experience you have and the cost of living where you live.<\/p><p>Here is the estimated average monthly nanny salary in every state, according to posted Care.com data.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-custom-dynamic-list key-takeaways-block\"><h3>Key takeaways<\/h3><div class=\"key-takeaways-container\"><ul><li>Before hiring a nanny or accepting a nanny position, it&rsquo;s essential to understand typical pay expectations and factors that influence salary. <\/li><li>Nannies generally earn higher hourly rates than babysitters because they provide full-time, consistent care that includes managing daily routines, meals and activities. <\/li><li>According to Care.com data, the average U.S. nanny earns about $21.01 per hour ($3,536 per month), though pay varies by state, experience level, number of children, and local cost of living.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-average-monthly-nanny-salary-in-every-u-s-state-based-on-posted-hourly-rates\" data-toc-id=\"4caaf84a\">Average monthly nanny salary in every U.S. state, based on posted hourly rates<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>State<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Average hourly rate*<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Average monthly salary<\/strong>*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>U.S. national average<\/td><td>$21.01\/hr<\/td><td>$3,536.\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alabama<\/td><td>$16.71\/hr<\/td><td>$2,896.40\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alaska<\/td><td>$19.63\/hr<\/td><td>$3,402.53\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arizona<\/td><td>$20.53\/hr<\/td><td>$3,558.53\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arkansas<\/td><td>$17.42\/hr<\/td><td>$3,019.47\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>California<\/td><td>$24.91\/hr<\/td><td>$4,317.73\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Colorado<\/td><td>$22.08\/hr<\/td><td>$3,827.20\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Connecticut<\/td><td>$23.04\/hr<\/td><td>$3,993.60\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Delaware<\/td><td>$19.20\/hr<\/td><td>$3,328.00\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Florida<\/td><td>$20.14\/hr<\/td><td>$3,490.93\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Georgia<\/td><td>$19.33\/hr<\/td><td>$3,350.53\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hawaii<\/td><td>$22.99\/hr<\/td><td>$3,984.93\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Idaho<\/td><td>$18.38\/hr<\/td><td>$3,185.87\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Illinois<\/td><td>$20.92\/hr<\/td><td>$3,626.13\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indiana<\/td><td>$18.10\/hr<\/td><td>$3,137.33\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iowa<\/td><td>$16.93\/hr<\/td><td>$2,934.53\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kansas<\/td><td>$17.12\/hr<\/td><td>$2,967.47\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kentucky<\/td><td>$17.46\/hr<\/td><td>$3,026.40\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Louisiana<\/td><td>$17.40\/hr<\/td><td>$3,016.00\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maine<\/td><td>$21.83\/hr<\/td><td>$3,783.87\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maryland<\/td><td>$21.15\/hr<\/td><td>$3,666.00\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Massachusetts<\/td><td>$23.46\/hr<\/td><td>$4,066.40\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Michigan<\/td><td>$18.37\/hr<\/td><td>$3,184.13\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minnesota<\/td><td>$21.00\/hr<\/td><td>$3,640.00\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mississippi<\/td><td>$16.17\/hr<\/td><td>$2,802.80\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Missouri<\/td><td>$18.38\/hr<\/td><td>$3,185.87\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Montana<\/td><td>$19.26\/hr<\/td><td>$3,338.40\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North Carolina<\/td><td>$19.06\/hr<\/td><td>$3,303.73\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North Dakota<\/td><td>$16.93\/hr<\/td><td>$2,934.53\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nebraska<\/td><td>$17.67\/hr<\/td><td>$3,062.80\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nevada<\/td><td>$20.25\/hr<\/td><td>$3,510.00\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Hampshire<\/td><td>$21.09\/hr<\/td><td>$3,655.60\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Jersey<\/td><td>$22.28\/hr<\/td><td>$3,861.87\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Mexico<\/td><td>$20.34\/hr<\/td><td>$3,525.60\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New York<\/td><td>$23.26\/hr<\/td><td>$4,031.73\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ohio<\/td><td>$18.30\/hr<\/td><td>$3,172.00\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oklahoma<\/td><td>$16.77\/hr<\/td><td>$2,906.80\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oregon<\/td><td>$21.36\/hr<\/td><td>$3,702.40\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pennsylvania<\/td><td>$19.79\/hr<\/td><td>$3,430.27\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Puerto Rico<\/td><td>$19.34\/hr<\/td><td>$3,352.27\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rhode Island<\/td><td>$21.40\/hr<\/td><td>$3,709.33\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Carolina<\/td><td>$18.39\/hr<\/td><td>$3,187.60\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Dakota<\/td><td>$16.76\/hr<\/td><td>$2,905.07\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tennessee<\/td><td>$19.41\/hr<\/td><td>$3,364.40\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Texas<\/td><td>$19.36\/hr<\/td><td>$3,355.73\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Utah<\/td><td>$18.52\/hr<\/td><td>$3,210.13\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vermont<\/td><td>$21.84\/hr<\/td><td>$3,785.60\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Virginia<\/td><td>$20.49\/hr<\/td><td>$3,551.60\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Washington<\/td><td>$23.67\/hr<\/td><td>$4,102.80\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Washington, DC<\/td><td>$22.15\/hr<\/td><td>$3,839.33\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>West Virginia<\/td><td>$16.87\/hr<\/td><td>$2,924.13\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wisconsin<\/td><td>$18.05\/hr<\/td><td>$3,128.67\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wyoming<\/td><td>$17.80\/hr<\/td><td>$3,085.33\/mo<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>*Based on average reported starting rates from nannies listed on Care.com, as of October 29, 2025, and monthly salaries calculated <em>based on a 40-hour workweek<\/em><\/em>, <em>using posted hourly rates.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><p><\/p><p><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-care-com-resources wp-block-embed-care-com-resources\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ewpoLbYyCx\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/negotiate-pay-rate-for-caregiving-job\/\">How can I negotiate a higher pay rate for a nanny job?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&ldquo;How can I negotiate a higher pay rate for a nanny job?&rdquo; &mdash; Care.com Resources\" 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