Nanny Salary in New Jersey: $39,000 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, New Jersey

$39,000 / year

≈ $3,250 per month · $18.75 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for New Jersey · median $37,500

25th percentile
$35,500Average
$39,00075th percentile
$39,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Nanny salary by state

Alabama$26,000

Alaska$39,000

Arizona$37,500

Arkansas$30,000

California$44,500

Colorado$44,000

Connecticut$39,500

Delaware$35,500

District of Columbia$50,000

Florida$37,000

Georgia$30,000

Hawaii$39,500

Idaho$32,500

Illinois$38,000

Indiana$32,500

Iowa$30,500

Kansas$31,500

Kentucky$31,500

Louisiana$26,500

Maine$38,500

Maryland$39,500

Massachusetts$44,000

Michigan$34,500

Minnesota$37,000

Mississippi$25,000

Missouri$34,500

Montana$34,500

Nebraska$34,000

Nevada$33,000

New Hampshire$37,500

New Jersey$39,000

New Mexico$37,000

New York$41,000

North Carolina$32,000

North Dakota$33,000

Ohio$33,000

Oklahoma$30,000

Oregon$40,500

Pennsylvania$32,500

Rhode Island$38,000

South Carolina$31,500

South Dakota$31,000

Tennessee$32,000

Texas$30,000

Utah$34,000

Vermont$41,000

Virginia$36,500

Washington$44,000

West Virginia$28,500

Wisconsin$34,500

Wyoming$32,500

About this role

Nanny is a professional role within the function in the Personal Care and Service job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Nannys do

Typical education: High School Diploma

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.

Top skills: Social Perceptiveness Monitoring Active Listening Speaking Service Orientation Persuasion

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Nanny pay by experience level

Entry level$25,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$30,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$36,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$40,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$47,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

-2.9%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

160,200

projected openings per year

Declining

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Nanny salary by industry

Social Assistance

290,600 workers

$35,000

Child Care Services

269,970 workers

$35,000

Educational Services

124,760 workers

$39,500

Elementary and Secondary Schools

112,960 workers

$40,000

Educational Services, Local Government Owned

92,080 workers

$40,500

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

33,810 workers

$34,500

Educational Services, Privately Owned

30,410 workers

$36,500

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

29,990 workers

$30,500

Other Amusement and Recreation Industries

29,820 workers

$30,500

Civic and Social Organizations

24,380 workers

$33,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Nanny pays 24% below the average across 33 roles in the Personal Care and Service job family (family average $47,500).

Similar-paying roles in Personal Care and Service

Childcare Worker$36,000

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$38,000

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34,500

Funeral Attendant$38,500

Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33,500

Shampooer$33,000

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$40,000

Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$41,500

Gambling Service Workers, All Other$43,000

Concierge$44,000

Careers related to Nanny

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,500

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$72,000

Health Education Specialist$76,000

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$80,000

Nursing Assistant$44,000

Special Education Teachers, Preschool$79,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Nanny make?

The average base salary for a Nanny in the United States is $36,000 per year, or about $17.31 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $30,500 and $40,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Personal Care and Service roles?

The Personal Care and Service job family averages $47,500 across 33 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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