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Nannies

Median Salary
30,370
Job Outlook
-1%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

42%

Self-employed

29%

State and local government

14%

Private not for profit

13%

Federal Government

1%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of childcare workers is projected to decline 1 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 162,500 openings for childcare workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$20,560

10%

$30,370

Median

$38,940

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    60%

  • Some college

    16%

  • Associate's degree

    8%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    8%

  • Bachelor's degree

    4%

  • Less than high school

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Early Childhood and Family Studies
  • Child Development
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Psychology
  • English Language
  • Education and Training
  • Public Safety and Security

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.