Family & Education, Massachusetts

Nanny cost in Boston, MA

A typical Nanny figure in Boston is about $28 per hour, about 25% above the national figure of $22.

Typical cost

Typical in Boston

$28

per hour

On the low end
$20
On the high end
$40

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

What moves the price

  1. Experience
  2. Live-in vs out
  3. Number of kids
  4. Housekeeping
  5. Agency

Ways to pay less

  1. Hire without an agency
  2. Do a nanny share
  3. Put terms in writing
  4. Pay legally
  5. Skip extra housekeeping

Nanny in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Boston, MA$28
$20 to $40
National typical$22
$16 to $32
Cambridge, MA$28
$20 to $41
Worcester, MA$24
$18 to $35
Springfield, MA$22
$16 to $33
Bellevue, WA$29
$21 to $41
Berkeley, CA$29
$21 to $42

Other Family & Education costs in Boston

Questions people ask

Nanny in Boston: what does it cost?

In Boston, MA, Nanny typically costs about $28 per hour, with most prices between $20 and $40.

Why is Boston higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Nanny earn in Boston, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Boston about 25% above 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.