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How much does a babysitter cost in Brooklyn Center, MN in 2026?
In Brooklyn Center, MN, the average babysitter earns about $15.63 per hour. For a typical 40-hour week, that works out to roughly $625/week or $2,709/month. Most Brooklyn Center families pay somewhere in the $11–$20/hour range, depending on experience, the number of kids, and what's expected on the job.
These numbers come from 87 live babysitter listings in Brooklyn Center on Nanny Lane. We update this page whenever the data moves.
- Weekly
(40 hrs) - $625
- Monthly
- $2,709
- Annual
- $32,510
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What drives the price
Most Brooklyn Center families pay somewhere in the $11–$20/hour range. Where a given family lands depends on a handful of factors. Three of them drive most of the spread.
Experience
Number of kids
| 1 kid (baseline) | $15.63 |
|---|---|
| 2 kids | ~$16.63 |
| 3+ kids | ~$17.63+ |
Hours & schedule
| Weekday 9–5 (standard) | — |
|---|---|
| Evening/weekend | +$2–4/hr |
| Last-minute | +$3–5/hr |
Also factor in: live-in vs. live-out · household duties beyond childcare · driving · cooking · travel.
Full-time, part-time, and live-in babysitter rates
| Arrangement | Typical hours | Average rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 35–50 hrs/week | $16.05/hr | |
| Part-time | 10–25 hrs/week | $15.63/hr |
Part-time and full-time hourly rates are similar here — short schedules don't always command a premium when full-time openings are easy to fill.
How do Brooklyn Center babysitter rates compare to state and national averages?
Brooklyn Center runs below the U.S. average for babysitter rates — a meaningful budget advantage for families looking here.
Hiring babysitters in Brooklyn Center, MN typically costs about 7% less than the Minnesota average of $17/hour and 7% less than the United States average of $17/hour.
| Area | Average hourly rate | vs. Brooklyn Center, MN |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Center, MN | $16/hr | — |
| Minnesota | $17/hr | +8% |
| United States | $17/hr | +8% |
Where Brooklyn Center, MN fits among nearby cities
10 nearby cities have enough babysitter data to compare, with rates ranging from $14.94/hour in Mankato to $18.15/hour in Minneapolis.
Below: how each compares to the Brooklyn Center, MN average of $15.63/hour.
Nearby cities ranked by babysitter rate
| # | City | $/hr | vs. Brooklyn Center, MN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $18.15 | +16% | |
| 2 | Rochester | $17.76 | +14% | |
| 3 | Woodbury | $17.52 | +12% | |
| 4 | Saint Paul | $17.26 | +10% | |
| 5 | Shakopee | $16.75 | +7% | |
| 6 | Blaine | $16.57 | +6% | |
| 7 | Moorhead | $16.32 | +4% | |
| 8 | St. Cloud | $15.85 | +1% | |
| 9 | Duluth | $15.68 | — | |
| 10 | Mankato | $14.94 | -4% |
Tips to find a great babysitter without overpaying
- Be flexible on experience. Some of the best babysitters on the platform have 3–5 years on the job and charge meaningfully less than experienced babysitters with 10+ years. References matter more than years.
- Consider a share. If your kids are similar ages and you live near another family, a share is the single biggest cost reduction available without compromising on care.
- Be specific about hours upfront. Most babysitters will take a slightly lower rate for a guaranteed steady schedule than for a higher-rate, unpredictable one.
- Bundle benefits thoughtfully. Two weeks PTO, a health stipend, transit passes, education assistance, or an annual raise commitment can help close the gap with families offering a higher hourly rate.
- Match rate to responsibilities. A higher rate often makes sense once you add cooking, errands, or driving. Don't compare apples to oranges across listings.
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How families use Nanny Lane to find a babysitter in Brooklyn Center, MN
Nanny Lane is a marketplace built specifically for connecting families with babysitters — no recruiters in the middle. Most families work through it like this:
- 01
Browse babysitter profiles in Brooklyn Center, MN
Filter by hourly rate, experience, languages, and availability.
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Message the ones who look like a fit
Reach out to the babysitters whose experience and rate match what you're looking for.
- 03
Schedule a phone call, then a paid trial day
Trial days feel awkward at first — that's normal. They're the best way to see how a babysitter fits with your family in real time.
- 04
Hire your babysitter
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Available babysitters in Brooklyn Center, MN
87 active listings in Brooklyn Center
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Nanny Elizabeth
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21 years old
I have 3 years experience with kids I've worked with many kids from new borns to older kids. did some part time child care at a church for 2 years so I can handle more than one kid. I love working with kids and getting to know them as they grow up. I speak a little bit of Spanish. I can prep kids foods and engage children in learning play activities.