Family & Education, Iowa

Nanny cost in Des Moines, IA

A typical Nanny figure in Des Moines is about $20 per hour, about 12% below the national figure of $22.

Typical cost

Typical in Des Moines

$20

per hour

On the low end
$14
On the high end
$28

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Des Moines. 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
Des Moines, IA$20
$14 to $28
National typical$22
$16 to $32
Cedar Rapids, IA$19
$14 to $27
Albuquerque, NM$22
$16 to $31
Columbia, SC$19
$14 to $28
Greensboro, NC$19
$14 to $28
Huntsville, AL$20
$15 to $29

Other Family & Education costs in Des Moines

Questions people ask

Nanny in Des Moines: what does it cost?

In Des Moines, IA, Nanny typically costs about $20 per hour, with most prices between $14 and $28.

Why is Des Moines lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Nanny 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.