Family & Education, Texas
Babysitter cost in Houston, TX
A typical Babysitter figure in Houston is about $22 per hour, about 10% below the national figure of $24.
Typical cost
Typical in Houston
$22
per hour
Fair price range: $16 to $29
- On the low end
- $16
- On the high end
- $29
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Houston. Not a quote.
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How prices have moved
Up 3.1%past year
Up 23.9%over five years
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $22 | $16 to $29 |
| National typical | $24 | $18 to $32 |
| Fort Worth, TX | $22 | $17 to $30 |
| Arlington, TX | $22 | $17 to $30 |
| Denton, TX | $22 | $17 to $30 |
| Fresno, CA | $24 | $18 to $32 |
| Glendale, AZ | $24 | $18 to $32 |
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Questions people ask
Babysitter in Houston: what does it cost?
In Houston, TX, Babysitter typically costs about $22 per hour, with most prices between $16 and $29.
Why is Houston lower than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in Houston, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Houston about 10% 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.