Babysitting jobs in Missouri

Childcare workers in Missouri earned a median of $30,790 a year in , 12% below the U.S. median, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Current babysitting openings in Missouri

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Babysitting pay in Missouri at a glance

Median annual pay
$30,790
· Childcare workers
12% below the U.S. median (U.S. $34,980, May 2025)
Typical pay range
$28,600–$41,600
· 10th to 90th percentile
Total employment
12,430
· Wage and salary jobs, childcare workers
Rank among states
27th of 50
· By median pay, childcare workers
  1. Y Club Youth Leader at YMCA, view job on Careerjet

    YMCA Lee's Summit, MO

    Pay: US$15 per hour

    and are reliable. Previous experience working with school-age children is a plus ( babysitting , nannying, camp, childcare programs

    via Careerjet
  2. Y Club Youth Leader at YMCA, view job on Careerjet

    YMCA Lee's Summit, MO

    Pay: US$15.5 per hour

    and are reliable. Previous experience working with school-age children is a plus ( babysitting , nannying, camp, childcare programs

    via Careerjet
  3. Y Club Substitute at YMCA, view job on Careerjet

    YMCA Lee's Summit, MO

    Pay: US$15.5 per hour

    school diploma/GED required in KS) Previous experience working with school-age children is a plus ( babysitting , nannying

    via Careerjet
  4. Y Club Substitute at YMCA, view job on Careerjet

    YMCA Lee's Summit, MO

    Pay: US$15.5 per hour

    is a plus ( babysitting , nannying, camp, childcare programs, etc.) Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities

    via Careerjet

Babysitting pay and employment in Missouri

Median annual pay
$30,790
· Childcare workers
12% below the U.S. median (U.S. $34,980, May 2025)
Typical pay range
$28,600–$41,600
· 10th to 90th percentile
Total employment
12,430
· Wage and salary jobs, childcare workers
Rank among states
27th of 50
· By median pay, childcare workers
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Pay by babysitting occupation in Missouri

Median annual pay, typical range and total employment in Missouri,
Occupation Median pay, Missouri U.S. median Typical range Jobs
Childcare workers $30,79012% below the U.S. median $34,980 $28,600–$41,600 12,430

Typical range is the 10th to 90th percentile: 10% of workers earned less than the lower figure and 10% earned more than the upper one. Jobs counts wage and salary jobs, not people, and leaves out the self-employed.

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Babysitting jobs in neighboring states

Median annual pay for childcare workers, May 2025

About babysitting jobs

Babysitting and childcare jobs involve caring for children in private homes and childcare settings. Duties often include supervising play, preparing meals and keeping children safe. Requirements vary by employer and state and may include a background check or first-aid training.

Questions about babysitting jobs in Missouri

How much do childcare workers make in Missouri?

The median annual wage for childcare workers in Missouri was $30,790 in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 12% below the U.S. median of $34,980 (May 2025).

How does Missouri rank for childcare workers pay?

Missouri ranks 27th of 50 states with published figures for median annual pay of childcare workers (May 2025).

What do most childcare workers in Missouri earn?

Most earn between $28,600 and $41,600 a year: 10% of workers earned less than the lower figure and 10% earned more than the upper one (May 2025).

Sources

  • Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, estimates. Median pay is the wage at which half of workers earn more and half earn less.
  • Jobs In Each State is not affiliated with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figures are updated when the bureau publishes new data.
  • Job listings via Careerjet, updated . Listings belong to the employers and job sites that posted them.

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