Family & Education, Minnesota

Nanny cost in Rochester, MN

A typical Nanny figure in Rochester is about $22 per hour, about 3% below the national figure of $22.

Typical cost

Typical in Rochester

$22

per hour

Fair price range: $16 to $31

On the low end
$16
On the high end
$31

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

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

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
Rochester, MN$22
$16 to $31
National typical$22
$16 to $32
St. Paul, MN$23
$17 to $33
Minneapolis, MN$24
$17 to $34
Fort Worth, TX$21
$15 to $30
Fresno, CA$22
$16 to $32
Glendale, AZ$22
$16 to $32

Other Family & Education costs in Rochester

Questions people ask

Nanny in Rochester: what does it cost?

In Rochester, MN, Nanny typically costs about $22 per hour, with most prices between $16 and $31.

Why is Rochester lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Nanny earn in Rochester, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Rochester about 3% 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.