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Nannies in New York

Nannies in New York

Thinking about a career as a Nannies in New York? Here’s what you need to know. Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play. Excludes “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education” (25-2011) and “Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education” (25-9042).

What do Nannies Make in New York?

For nannies working in New York, the median annual wage is $36,630 per year (or about $17.61/hour).Earnings range from $31,470 at the 10th percentile to $45,260 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $31,470 $15.13
25th percentile $34,470 $16.57
Median (50th) $36,630 $17.61
75th percentile $42,010 $20.20
90th percentile $45,260 $21.76
Salary ranges for Nannies in New York

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in New York relative to the national average — is 1.33, indicating that nannies are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, nannies earn a median of $55,232 per year ($26.55/hour), below the New York median.

Nannies earnings in New York vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 269,489 nannies nationwide. In New York alone, around 42,780 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 6,200 nannies.

Nannies in New York vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Nannies

Top New York Metros for Nannies

The metro areas below employ the most nannies in New York.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ 46,800 $36,540
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 2,290 $35,230
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY 2,220 $34,240
Rochester, NY 2,180 $33,580
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY 1,860 $35,440
Syracuse, NY 990 $33,200
Binghamton, NY 620 $34,930
Utica-Rome, NY 570 $34,220
Kingston, NY 420 $35,370
Ithaca, NY 310 $36,150
Glens Falls, NY 230 $33,970
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY 160 $31,200
Elmira, NY 90 $33,170

Top States for Nannies Employment

View the states that employ the most nannies work.

State Number Employed
California 47,190
Texas 45,020
New York 42,780
Georgia 25,650
New Jersey 23,680
Illinois 22,540
Florida 21,790
Michigan 14,760
Pennsylvania 14,410
Virginia 14,150
Tennessee 13,190
Ohio 12,580
Massachusetts 12,370
North Carolina 12,200
South Carolina 11,570
Colorado 11,560
Minnesota 10,910
Missouri 10,600
Connecticut 9,630
Oklahoma 9,550

Highest-Paying States for Nannies

The highest-paying states for nannies.

State Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia $45,400
Massachusetts $39,290
Colorado $38,410
California $38,220
Vermont $37,830
Washington $37,800
New York $36,630
Hawaii $36,440
Oregon $36,250
Connecticut $35,290

Skills

Key nannies skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Social Perceptiveness  3.9 / 5
0
5
Monitoring  3.9 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  3.9 / 5
0
5
Service Orientation  3.8 / 5
0
5
Speaking  3.8 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  3.6 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

English Language  3.8 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  3.6 / 5
0
5
Psychology  3.4 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  3.2 / 5
0
5
Public Safety and Security  3.2 / 5
0
5
Sociology and Anthropology  2.7 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Top abilities for nannies, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speech Recognition  3.8 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  3.8 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  3.6 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, nannies typically:

  • Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
  • Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
  • Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
  • Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.
  • Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.
  • Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts, to encourage intellectual development of children.
  • Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
  • Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
  • Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.
  • Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility.
  • Observe children's behavior for irregularities, take temperature, transport children to doctor, or administer medications, as directed, to maintain children's health.
  • Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.

Work Activities

  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Scheduling Work and Activities
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Getting Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Training and Teaching Others

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

  • Child Development & Family Studies

Other careers like nannies include:

Also Known As

Baby Sitter, Babysitter, Care Attendant, Child Care Aide, Child Care Professional, Child Care Specialist, Family Assistant, Family Manager, Governess, House Manager, Household Manager, In-Home Care Provider, In-Home Caregiver, Nanny, Special Needs Nanny.

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