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Nannies in Texas

Want to work as a Nannies in Texas? Below are the key facts. 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 Texas?

For a nannies working in Texas, wages run about $28,520 per year (or roughly $13.71/hour).Annual wages span from $21,370 at the 10th percentile to $38,210 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$21,370	$10.27
25th percentile	$23,100	$11.11
Median (50th)	$28,520	$13.71
75th percentile	$33,690	$16.20
90th percentile	$38,210	$18.37

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Texas relative to the national average — is 0.96.

National Wage Comparison

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

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 269,489 nannies nationwide. In Texas alone, about 45,020 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 6,200 nannies.

Top Texas Metros for Nannies

The metro areas below employ the most nannies in Texas.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	13,060	$28,490
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	11,350	$29,760
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	4,190	$29,830
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	3,500	$28,980
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX	1,030	$26,430
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX	1,010	$21,350
El Paso, TX	990	$22,710
Corpus Christi, TX	790	$27,160
Lubbock, TX	630	$26,230
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	550	$22,020
Killeen-Temple, TX	510	$23,990
College Station-Bryan, TX	460	$26,800
Amarillo, TX	420	$26,160
Laredo, TX	400	$21,470
Longview, TX	350	$22,700
Waco, TX	340	$27,220
Midland, TX	300	$29,020
Tyler, TX	260	$26,110
Texarkana, TX-AR	240	$23,630
Wichita Falls, TX	240	$23,750
Abilene, TX	230	$26,350
Odessa, TX	230	$27,710
San Angelo, TX	190	$24,240
Victoria, TX	170	$22,770
Eagle Pass, TX	140	$22,590
Sherman-Denison, TX	90	$26,640

Top States for Nannies Employment

The table below shows the states where 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

Where nannies earn the most: 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

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

Knowledge Areas

Core 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

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

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