Nannies Career, Salary and Skills
Nannies have a BLS-reported national median annual wage of $34,980 based on the 2025 OEWS dataset, with reported national employment of 518,910. Wage data is published for 439 locations.
Occupation 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.
O*NET code
39-9011.01
Job zone
2
Typical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
National salary and employment
Median annual
$34,980
Hourly median
$16.82
Employment
518,910
Data year
2025
National salary distribution
Top skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.88 | 3.75 |
| Active Listening | 3.88 | 3.00 |
| Monitoring | 3.88 | 3.50 |
| Speaking | 3.75 | 3.00 |
| Service Orientation | 3.75 | 3.50 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.62 | 3.12 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.62 | 3.00 |
| Persuasion | 3.62 | 3.12 |
| Coordination | 3.50 | 3.12 |
| Time Management | 3.50 | 3.00 |
Typical tasks
- 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.
- Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
Technology
- Educational software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Scheduling software
- Web browser software
Nannies salary by location
Areas with the highest reported employment for this occupation.
- Nannies Salary in CAMedian $40,020 · Employment 52,780
- Nannies Salary in New York, NYMedian $37,870 · Employment 48,780
- Nannies Salary in NYMedian $37,590 · Employment 44,020
- Nannies Salary in TXMedian $28,570 · Employment 34,160
- Nannies Salary in NJMedian $36,390 · Employment 25,070
- Nannies Salary in ILMedian $35,830 · Employment 23,900
- Nannies Salary in FLMedian $34,210 · Employment 21,760
- Nannies Salary in GAMedian $28,020 · Employment 21,040
- Nannies Salary in Chicago, ILMedian $36,610 · Employment 17,540
- Nannies Salary in Los Angeles, CAMedian $39,890 · Employment 16,530
- Nannies Salary in MIMedian $30,970 · Employment 14,010
- Nannies Salary in VAMedian $34,330 · Employment 13,930
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Career and skills data: O*NET 31.0 (onetcenter.org). Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, 2025 (bls.gov/oes). Figures are published survey estimates, not real-time market data.