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Nannies in Florida

Thinking about a career as a Nannies in Florida? 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 Florida?

For nannies working in Florida, the median annual wage is $30,880 per year (or about $14.85/hour).Annual wages span from $26,280 at the 10th percentile to $46,440 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$26,280	$12.64
25th percentile	$28,690	$13.80
Median (50th)	$30,880	$14.85
75th percentile	$35,910	$17.26
90th percentile	$46,440	$22.33

The job concentration index in Florida nationwide is 0.66, suggesting fewer nannies per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, nannies earn a median of $55,232 per year ($26.55/hour), lower than the Florida median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 269,489 nannies nationwide. In Florida alone, about 21,790 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 6,200 nannies.

Top Florida Metros for Nannies

The largest metro-area employers of nannies in Florida.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	6,620	$31,810
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	3,050	$29,890
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	2,540	$29,420
Jacksonville, FL	1,920	$31,200
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	1,440	$47,730
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL	620	$31,910
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL	580	$30,940
Port St. Lucie, FL	480	$29,850
Ocala, FL	440	$44,990
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL	420	$29,130
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL	410	$30,370
Gainesville, FL	370	$28,900
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL	350	$28,370
Tallahassee, FL	290	$28,240
Naples-Marco Island, FL	220	$31,840
Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL	210	$29,340
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL	200	$29,930
Punta Gorda, FL	130	$33,260
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL	80	$29,060
Sebring, FL	60	$28,240

Top States for Nannies Employment

These states have the highest employment of 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

The most important nannies skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

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

Abilities

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

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• 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

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel

Related Careers

Careers similar to nannies include:

• Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers
• Healthcare Social Workers
• Social and Human Service Assistants
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
• Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

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.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 39-9011.01