Family & Education, Texas

Babysitter cost in Brownsville, TX

A typical Babysitter figure in Brownsville is about $19 per hour, about 22% below the national figure of $24.

Typical cost

Typical in Brownsville

$19

per hour

Fair price range: $14 to $25

On the low end
$14
On the high end
$25

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Brownsville. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Number of kids
  2. Late night
  3. Date-night demand
  4. First aid
  5. Transportation

Ways to pay less

  1. Use a regular sitter
  2. Pay for a 4-hour minimum only if required
  3. Share sitters
  4. Ask about extra-kid rates
  5. Book early

Babysitter in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Brownsville, TX$19
$14 to $25
National typical$24
$18 to $32
Laredo, TX$19
$15 to $26
McAllen, TX$19
$15 to $26
Amarillo, TX$19
$15 to $26
Jackson, MS$19
$15 to $26
Shreveport, LA$19
$15 to $26

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Questions people ask

Babysitter in Brownsville: what does it cost?

In Brownsville, TX, Babysitter typically costs about $19 per hour, with most prices between $14 and $25.

Why is Brownsville lower than the national price?

Prices in Brownsville run about 22% below the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.