Median / Average Pay ($)
- $15.41 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $23.57 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $23.44 / hour (Talent.com)
- $19.36 / hour (Zippia.com)
Services Provided
- Primary Childcare – Supervising children to ensure they remain safe and hygienic, preparing meals, providing emotional support, conducting educational and developmental activities, organizing their play, and overseeing nap (or sleep) routines.
- Live-In – Living with the guardian or parent and child to provide support in caring for the child and acting as the child’s caretaker when the parent or guardian is absent; includes primary childcare, specialized care, and light housekeeping.
- Household Child-Related Support – Performing light housekeeping duties (such as keeping areas tidy and free of dirty dishes), transporting children to destinations, ensuring routines are followed, and accompanying the child to appointments.
- Specialized Care – Providing support and care for children requiring significant attention or specific skills (such as those required by newborns and sick or terminally ill children), supporting guardians during travel, tracking milestone behaviors and emotional or physical progress, and aiding in educational achievements.