How much does a babysitter cost in Salem, OR?

The average hourly rate of a babysitter in Salem, OR is $17.93 per hour. The average gross weekly salary of a babysitter in Salem, OR is $627.55 ($17.93 per hour × 35 hours).

How much to pay a babysitter near you?

What's the average cost of a babysitter in Salem, OR?

The average cost of a babysitter is $17.93 per hour. You can expect to pay a hourly rate between $15.05 and $24. A babysitter's hourly rate can depend on their location, responsibilities, qualifications, and the type of care needed.

The most expensive nearby cities for babysitters

Whether you’re in Bend, Portland, or Redmond, location is one of the biggest factors that can impact the salary of a babysitter. Typically, the higher the cost of living, the higher the babysitter cost. The most expensive city to have a babysitter in Oregon is Bend, where the average hourly rate is $20.
  1. Bend
  2. Portland
  3. Redmond
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How much does a babysitter cost near you?

How responsibilities and qualifications impact average hourly rate in Salem, OR

  • +8%
    First aid
  • +6%
    Car
  • +6%
    Full-time
  • +6%
    Driver's license
  • +4%
    Live-in
  • +2%
    Part-time
The average hourly rate for first aid babysitters is $19.30, 8% above the average in Salem, OR. For part-time babysitters, the average hourly rate is $18.29, 2% above the average in Salem, OR.
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How much should you pay a babysitter based on your needs?

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How type of care impacts average hourly rate in Salem, OR

  • +5%
    Infant care
  • +5%
    Special needs care
  • +4%
    Toddler care
  • +4%
    Grade-schooler care
  • +4%
    Preschooler care
The average hourly rate for infant care babysitters is $18.89, 5% above the average in Salem, OR. For preschooler care babysitters, the average hourly rate is $18.63, 4% above the average in Salem, OR.

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Available babysitters in Salem, OR

Margaret K. - Seeking Work in Salem

Nanny Margaret

Salem, OR
$18/hr
Part-time
Occasional
2 years experience

A little bit about me

I worked at a Christian private school as a teachers assistant, my task was to check students classwork, help students who don’t understand the assignments, watch over the students when the teacher walks out. Some days of the week I provided art classes as well.
Baylee G. - Seeking Work in Salem

Nanny Baylee

Salem, OR
$18/hr
Full-time
Part-time
Occasional
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Baylee and I have a love for working with children and creating a fun, safe environment. I have experience working with children with disabilities, twins, and age ranges from 0-10. I’m able to also do housework, school work help, cook, and I’m great with pets!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Elizabeth B. - Seeking Work in Salem

Nanny Elizabeth

Salem, OR
$18/hr
Full-time
Part-time
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I love working with kids, they brighten up the day with their estatic energy. I love working on old cars, enjoying nature, arts and crafts, learning new hobbies and teaching the hobbies I've learned and baking!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Isabelle V. - Seeking Work in Salem

Nanny Isabelle

Salem, OR
$17/hr
Part-time
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is isabelle, i am reliable, down to earth and trustworthy! My biggest goal is to make every interaction personal and meaningful for everyone. I am 18 and have cpr and first aid certificates. Safety is always a major priority to me
, I am very flexible here to fit your family's needs! I have had little siblings my whole life, and have 1+ year babysitting experience !I truly do love working with young children, and approach each child as an individual who i get to help grow and teach !

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Alysia A. - Seeking Work in Salem

Nanny Alysia

Salem, OR
$17/hr
Part-time
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am the second oldest of my 7 siblings. I grew up playing soccer but i enjoy all sports. I am now playing beach volleyball at Corban University while pursuing a masters degree in public administration!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Alea M. - Seeking Work in Salem

Nanny Alea

Salem, OR
$17/hr
Part-time
Occasional
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi I’m Alea and I’m 19 🩷
I have completely open availability! I have 1 year of daycare experience with children ages 1-10. I am enrolled in the CBR program and have CPR/First Aid/AED certifications for infants-adults. I love planning fun activities and I chose my profile picture to look silly like my personality! I am the oldest for 4 siblings on my adopted side and oldest of 6 siblings on my blood side. I graduated a honors student 1 year early with 15 college credits and a 3.0 GPA as I am very responsible in professional settings! My dream is to be a mom one day and I absolutely adore childcare.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Madison M. - Seeking Work in Salem

Nanny Madison

Salem, OR
$17/hr
Part-time
Occasional
1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Madi, I am 24 years old and am graduating from OSU in the spring of 2026. I am a psychology and pre med student and eventually plan to go to medical school in a few years! I love helping people especially kids. I have nannied for a couple families and loved it! I volunteer at the Salem Hospital in the emergency department once a week. I have been volunteering for over a year now and find it to be the most rewarding experience.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Juneisa C. - Seeking Work in Salem

Nanny Juneisa

Salem, OR
$18/hr
Full-time
Part-time
Occasional
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I'm a caring, dependable, and energetic babysitter with experience caring for children from 3 months to 12 years old. I'm new to the Salem, OR area, having recently moved from Washington State, and I'm excited to connect with local families. I truly enjoy spending time with kids and helping them learn, grow, and have fun in a safe and nurturing environment. Along with childcare, I'm happy to help with cooking, cleaning, and running errands as needed.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Sam L. - Seeking Work in Salem

Nanny Sam

Salem, OR
$17/hr
Part-time
Occasional
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Im a 16 hear old girl who has lots of younger siblings and loves children, my younger sister has autism and right now we live in a camper with no heat. I need a job so I can get us a hotel room.
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