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What is a Nanny?

Nanny Job Description Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Duties may include meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and outings, discipline, intellectual stimulation, language activities, and transportation.

Daily Life Of a Nanny

  • Regulate children’s rest periods and nap schedules.
  • Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments.
  • Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
  • Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts, to encourage intellectual development of children.
  • Supervise and assist with homework.
  • Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects.

Qualities of a Nanny

Below is a list of the skills most Nannies say are important on the job.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

  • Babysitter
  • Nanny
  • Family Manager
  • Household Manager
  • Child Care Attendant

Is There Going to be Demand for Nannies?

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 1,216,600 jobs in the United States for Nanny. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 6.9% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 84,300 new jobs for Nanny by 2026. The BLS estimates 189,100 yearly job openings in this field.

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The states with the most job growth for Nanny are Utah, Colorado, and Arizona. Watch out if you plan on working in Wyoming, Maine, or Vermont. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does a Nanny Make?

The typical yearly salary for Nannies is somewhere between $17,750 and $34,430.

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Nannies who work in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, or Vermont, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Nannies in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $19,920
Alaska $27,900
Arizona $25,160
Arkansas $20,900
California $28,630
Colorado $28,770
Connecticut $27,400
Delaware $22,300
District of Columbia $33,110
Florida $23,590
Georgia $21,810
Hawaii $26,090
Idaho $21,740
Illinois $24,250
Indiana $21,620
Iowa $21,540
Kansas $20,650
Kentucky $21,540
Louisiana $19,820
Maine $25,010
Maryland $25,980
Massachusetts $30,090
Michigan $23,670
Minnesota $25,820
Mississippi $19,310
Missouri $23,490
Montana $22,380
Nebraska $23,980
Nevada $22,280
New Hampshire $23,940
New Jersey $26,450
New Mexico $21,940
New York $28,820
North Carolina $22,940
North Dakota $25,190
Ohio $22,740
Oklahoma $20,440
Oregon $26,740
Pennsylvania $22,920
Rhode Island $27,560
South Carolina $21,030
South Dakota $21,330
Tennessee $21,270
Texas $22,150
Utah $22,420
Vermont $29,430
Virginia $24,620
Washington $29,430
West Virginia $21,490
Wisconsin $22,630
Wyoming $24,840

What Tools & Technology do Nannies Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Nannies:

  • Microsoft Word
  • Web browser software
  • Scheduling software
  • Educational software

How to Become a Nanny

Learn what Nanny education requirements there are.

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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Where do Nannies Work?

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Below are examples of industries where Nannies work:

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