Nannies in Iowa
Nannies care for children in private households, supporting parents by meeting children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Responsibilities include meal planning and preparation, laundry, organizing play activities and outings, and discipline In Iowa the median pay is $28,420 a year, 19% below the national median of $34,980.
$28,420median pay in Iowa, per year
$25,790–$31,730middle half earn
6,020employed in Iowa
$34,980U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Iowa
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Iowa or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
CAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingService OrientationCritical ThinkingPersuasionJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyEducation and TrainingPublic Safety and SecuritySociology and Anthropology
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Nannies.
Licenses and training in Iowa
Nannies pay in other states
District of Columbia · $47,340Washington · $41,680Massachusetts · $40,900Colorado · $40,750California · $40,020Oregon · $38,650Vermont · $38,030New York · $37,590New Hampshire · $37,080Hawaii · $37,030
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O*NET-SOC 39-9011.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Iowa, annual.