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Nannies in Washington

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

For nannies working in Washington, the typical annual salary is $37,800 per year (or roughly $18.18/hour).Pay can range from $33,860 at the 10th percentile to $49,720 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$33,860	$16.28
25th percentile	$35,680	$17.15
Median (50th)	$37,800	$18.18
75th percentile	$44,010	$21.16
90th percentile	$49,720	$23.91

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Washington relative to the national average — is 0.36, meaning fewer nannies per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

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

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 269,489 nannies in the U.S.. In Washington alone, about 4,300 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 6,200 nannies.

Top Washington Metros for Nannies

These are the Washington metros with the most nannies in Washington.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	2,220	$40,180
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	380	$35,640
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	270	$36,760
Kennewick-Richland, WA	260	$36,220
Bellingham, WA	140	$34,880
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	110	$37,970
Yakima, WA	110	$35,960
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	100	$36,410
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	50	$38,290
Longview-Kelso, WA	40	$36,260
Walla Walla, WA	40	$33,860

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

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

Knowledge Areas

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

Abilities

The abilities that matter most 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

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel

Related Careers

Related occupations 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