Family & Education, Missouri

Babysitter cost in St. Louis, MO

A typical Babysitter figure in St. Louis is about $22 per hour, about 7% below the national figure of $24.

Typical cost

Typical in St. Louis

$22

per hour

On the low end
$17
On the high end
$30

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

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
St. Louis, MO$22
$17 to $30
National typical$24
$18 to $32
Kansas City, MO$22
$17 to $30
Springfield, MO$21
$15 to $27
Albuquerque, NM$24
$18 to $31
Columbia, SC$21
$16 to $28
Des Moines, IA$21
$16 to $28

Other Family & Education costs in St. Louis

Questions people ask

Babysitter in St. Louis: what does it cost?

In St. Louis, MO, Babysitter typically costs about $22 per hour, with most prices between $17 and $30.

Why is St. Louis lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in St. Louis, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put St. Louis about 7% 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.