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How much does a babysitter cost in Stillwater, MN in 2026?
In Stillwater, MN, the average babysitter earns about $17.48 per hour. For a typical 40-hour week, that works out to roughly $699/week or $3,030/month. Most Stillwater families pay somewhere in the $11–$25/hour range, depending on experience, the number of kids, and what's expected on the job.
These numbers come from 73 live babysitter listings in Stillwater on Nanny Lane. We update this page whenever the data moves.
- Weekly
(40 hrs) - $699
- Monthly
- $3,030
- Annual
- $36,358
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What drives the price
Most Stillwater families pay somewhere in the $11–$25/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) | $17.48 |
|---|---|
| 2 kids | ~$18.48 |
| 3+ kids | ~$19.48+ |
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 | $20.30/hr | |
| Part-time | 10–25 hrs/week | $16.78/hr |
Part-time runs slightly lower per hour than full-time here, which often means strong full-time demand supports higher rates for committed schedules.
How do Stillwater babysitter rates compare to state and national averages?
Stillwater sits close to the national average for babysitter rates.
Hiring babysitters in Stillwater, MN typically costs about 3% more than the Minnesota average of $17/hour and 4% more than the United States average of $17/hour.
| Area | Average hourly rate | vs. Stillwater, MN |
|---|---|---|
| Stillwater, MN | $17/hr | — |
| Minnesota | $17/hr | -3% |
| United States | $17/hr | -4% |
Where Stillwater, 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 Stillwater, MN average of $17.48/hour.
Nearby cities ranked by babysitter rate
| # | City | $/hr | vs. Stillwater, MN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $18.15 | +4% | |
| 2 | Rochester | $17.76 | +2% | |
| 3 | Woodbury | $17.52 | — | |
| 4 | Saint Paul | $17.26 | -1% | |
| 5 | Shakopee | $16.75 | -4% | |
| 6 | Blaine | $16.57 | -5% | |
| 7 | Moorhead | $16.32 | -7% | |
| 8 | St. Cloud | $15.85 | -9% | |
| 9 | Duluth | $15.68 | -10% | |
| 10 | Mankato | $14.94 | -15% |
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 Stillwater, 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:
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Browse babysitter profiles in Stillwater, 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.
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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 Stillwater, MN
73 active listings in Stillwater
Nanny Rowan
Nanny Rowan
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Childcare, of course, has its ups and downs, and having a child is a 24 hour back-to-back shift! As a nanny, I can ease some of your daily grind by cooking meals (and snacks), providing entertainment and activities (crafts are my favorite!), and child-related housekeeping.
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Nanny Nelly
Nanny Nelly
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Nanny Erica
Nanny Erica
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Nanny Caroline
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Nanny Isabella
Nanny Isabella
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Nanny Molly
Nanny Molly
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Nanny Rachel
Nanny Rachel
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Sibling with an older brother too. I have experience with being a youth leader at my church for 2 years and helping out in the nursery when I can! I have had many parents come up to me surprised that I don’t have a consistent babysitting job based on what I do at my church so I hoping to change that…
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Nanny Parisa
Nanny Parisa
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