Family & Education, Iowa
Babysitter cost in Des Moines, IA
A typical Babysitter figure in Des Moines is about $16 per hour, about 12% below the national figure of $18.
Typical cost
Typical in Des Moines
$16
per hour
- On the low end
- $11
- On the high end
- $27
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Des Moines. Not a quote.
What moves the price
- Number of kids
- Late night
- Date-night demand
- First aid
- Transportation
Ways to pay less
- Use a regular sitter
- Pay for a 4-hour minimum only if required
- Share sitters
- Ask about extra-kid rates
- Book early
Babysitter in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $16 | $11 to $27 |
| National typical | $18 | $12 to $30 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $15 | $9.96 to $25 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $18 | $12 to $29 |
| Columbia, SC | $16 | $11 to $26 |
| Greensboro, NC | $16 | $11 to $26 |
| Huntsville, AL | $16 | $11 to $27 |
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Questions people ask
Babysitter in Des Moines: what does it cost?
In Des Moines, IA, Babysitter typically costs about $16 per hour, with most prices between $11 and $27.
Why is Des Moines lower than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in Des Moines, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Des Moines about 12% below the national figure.
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.