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Nannies in New Jersey

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 New Jersey the median pay is $36,390 a year, 4% above the national median of $34,980.

$36,390median pay in New Jersey, per year
$34,170–$38,400middle half earn
25,070employed in New Jersey
$34,980U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey

1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in New Jersey or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
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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

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O*NET-SOC 39-9011.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.