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All About Nannies

Job Description & Duties 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.

Nanny Responsibilities

  • Shop for groceries, clothing, and other items needed for children’s care.
  • Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
  • Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts, to encourage intellectual development of children.
  • Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects.
  • Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments.
  • Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.

What a Nanny Should Know

When polled, Nannies say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

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.

  • Family Manager
  • Nanny
  • Childcare Professional
  • Household Manager
  • Babysitter

What Kind of Nanny Job Opportunities Are There?

In the United States, there were 1,216,600 jobs for Nanny in 2016. 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. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 189,100 job openings in this field each year.

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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.

Nanny Salary

The average yearly salary of a Nanny ranges between $17,750 and $34,430.

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

How much do Nannies make in each U.S. state?

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

Becoming a Nanny

Individuals working as a Nanny have obtained the following education levels:

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What work experience do I need to become a Nanny?

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Where Nannies Are Employed

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Below are examples of industries where Nannies work:

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