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How much does a babysitter cost in Boyertown, PA in 2026?

In Boyertown, PA, the average babysitter earns about $17.20 per hour. For a typical 40-hour week, that works out to roughly $688/week or $2,981/month. Most Boyertown families pay somewhere in the $10–$25/hour range, depending on experience, the number of kids, and what's expected on the job.

Average hourly rate$17.20/hr · Boyertown average

These numbers come from 25 live babysitter listings in Boyertown on Nanny Lane. We update this page whenever the data moves.

$688
$2,981
$35,776

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What drives the price

Most Boyertown families pay somewhere in the $10–$25/hour range. Where a given family lands depends on a handful of factors. Three of them drive most of the spread.


01

Experience

Experience is one of the biggest levers on a babysitter's rate.
Nannies with 10+ years, or specialty skills like newborn care or multiple languages, typically command the highest hourly rates.

02

Number of kids

One child is the baseline. Each additional child usually adds $1–$2/hour. Twins and infants tend toward the high end.
+$1 to $2/hour per additional child
Hourly rate by number of kids
1 kid (baseline)$17.20
2 kids~$18.20
3+ kids~$19.20+

03

Hours & schedule

Standard weekday daytime hours are easiest to staff. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and last-minute coverage all push rates up.
10–20%premium for off-hours coverage
Hourly rate adjustment by 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.

How do Boyertown babysitter rates compare to state and national averages?

Boyertown runs below the U.S. average for babysitter rates — a meaningful budget advantage for families looking here.

Hiring babysitters in Boyertown, PA typically costs about 2% less than the Pennsylvania average of $17/hour and 9% less than the United States average of $19/hour.

Average hourly babysitters rates compared across Boyertown, PA and reference areas.
AreaAverage hourly ratevs. Boyertown, PA
Boyertown, PA$17/hr
Pennsylvania$17/hr+2%
United States$19/hr+9%

Where Boyertown, PA fits among nearby cities

10 nearby cities have enough babysitter data to compare, with rates ranging from $15.92/hour in Erie to $20.43/hour in West Chester.

Below: how each compares to the Boyertown, PA average of $17.20/hour.

Nearby cities ranked by babysitter rate

10 cities near Boyertown, PA ranked by average hourly babysitter rate, most to least expensive.
#City$/hrvs. Boyertown, PA
1West Chester$20.43+19%
2Philadelphia$19.35+13%
3Pittsburgh$18.98+10%
4State College$17.50+2%
5Lancaster$17.31+1%
6Allentown$17.00-1%
7York$16.33-5%
8Reading$16.33-5%
9Harrisburg$16.17-6%
10Erie$15.92-7%
Most expensive nearby: West Chester ($20.43) Least expensive nearby: Erie ($15.92)

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.

How to reduce nanny costs?

Split the cost of a nanny with another family
and enjoy flexible child care.
Learn more about nanny sharing

How families use Nanny Lane to find a babysitter in Boyertown, PA

Nanny Lane is a marketplace built specifically for connecting families with babysitters — no recruiters in the middle. Most families work through it like this:

  1. 01

    Browse babysitter profiles in Boyertown, PA

    Filter by hourly rate, experience, languages, and availability.

  2. 02

    Message the ones who look like a fit

    Reach out to the babysitters whose experience and rate match what you're looking for.

  3. 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.

  4. 04

    Hire your babysitter

    If you'd rather not handle taxes and payroll yourself, our payroll team can take care of it.

Available babysitters in Boyertown, PA

25 active listings in Boyertown

Janell P. - Seeking Work in Boyertown

Nanny Janell

Boyertown, PA
$15/hr
Occasional
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Janell and I am a 35 year old woman living in Boyertown. I love art, learning, animals, and the outdoors so there shouldn't be a problem finding activities with your kids! I have professional experience working with special needs and loads of personal experience being Auntie Janell to 6 nieces and nephews! I'm First Aid/CPR trained (BLS certification) and am always health/safety-conscious. I do not have any children of my own but I do have 3 furbabies that are the joys in my heart ♥ Communication between nanny & parents is essential and I firmly believe that it is the key to success. You tell me what your children's needs are and lay out the foundation, while I'll do the work! Together I feel we'll make a great team, making everyone happy & content! Feel free to inquire more about myself by reaching out to with my provided contact information. Thank you!!! Can't wait to meet!!!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

Recent reference

"Janell is fantastic with being organized, getting things done, and making things fun. She is a gifted healer and has a good amount of knowledge about nutrition and holistically. She excels in planning and organizing small trips and excels in planning bigger adventures as well. Janell is very caring and loves animals. She is an outstanding caregiver and I’ve hired her to watch my own children. My 8 year old son really loves when Janell watches him."
- Donald
Cassidy B. - Seeking Work in Boyertown

Nanny Cassidy

Boyertown, PA
$20/hr
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! I’m Cassidy, I’m a college student home for the summer looking for a part time babysitting job. I have a little experience mostly with toddlers, but with other ages as well.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Annabella F. - Seeking Work in Boyertown

Nanny Annabella

Boyertown, PA
$20/hr
Part-time
Occasional
5 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Anna. I'm 22 years old. Lived in the Boyertown Area my whole life. My first babysitting job, I was hired by my uncle to watch my two younger cousins when I was 15.

I grew up with cats and dogs and have also pet sat so I am comfortable around animals.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Gabriela M. - Seeking Work in Boyertown

Nanny Gabriela

Boyertown, PA
$20/hr
Part-time
Occasional
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I'm Gaby, I am a current college student studying Political Science and Spanish at The George Washington University in D.C.! I am home for part of the summer looking for fun experiences and job opportunities in the area. I have three younger siblings and lots of younger cousins, so I have grown up taking care of them and have become well prepared to take care of kids! I also do a lot of volunteer work with children so I have plenty of experiences with children that will help me in my babysitting experiences!

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Kourtnay M. - Seeking Work in Boyertown

Nanny Kourtnay

Boyertown, PA
$20/hr
Part-time
Occasional
7 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Kourtnay
I am and momma to be who has been involved in nannying and child care for many years. I also work perdiem at the hospital working with Maternal Fetal Medicine. Being as though I work in the hospital I am CPR certified and have fingerprinted and background checked.
I have worked in the hospital for about 4 years now and have been a nanny/babysitter for 8-10 years. I’m looking to add some happiness and joy to my life on my days off. I’m pretty flexible when it comes to scheduling and always down to work things out.
When it comes to childcare, I think it’s important to talk about what is needed from the parents such as screen time and daily activities or schedules! If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Haley R. - Seeking Work in Boyertown

Nanny Haley

Boyertown, PA
$12/hr
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

i am 16 years old love kids and im great with them too i have three younger so i feel like i have some skills with kids

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Lanna V. - Seeking Work in Boyertown

Nanny Lanna

Boyertown, PA
$11/hr
Occasional
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, I’m Lanna. I have always loved working with children. I have four younger siblings and I always help out taking care of them and I have babysat kids for many years. I am 16 years old.

Have experience working with

Infants
Abigail F. - Seeking Work in Boyertown

Nanny Abigail

Boyertown, PA
$18/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

I have 5+ years experience working as a nanny for two families of three (ages 2 months-11 years) and with mental and behavioral health (12-19 years). I am great with children and families and strive to create a healthy and safe environment for kids to grow and develop.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Paris H. - Seeking Work in Boyertown

Nanny Paris

Boyertown, PA
$17/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Paris & I have 8+ years experience in both preschool and private childcare settings. I truly love this career and being able to mold the minds of the next generation. I am currently up to date on my CPR and first aid certifications.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
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