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How much does a part-time nanny cost in Port St. Lucie, FL in 2026?
In Port St. Lucie, FL, the average part-time nanny earns about $16.07 per hour. For a typical 40-hour week, that works out to roughly $643/week or $2,785/month. Most Port St. Lucie families pay somewhere in the $13–$23/hour range, depending on experience, the number of kids, and what's expected on the job.
These numbers come from 244 live part-time nanny listings in Port St. Lucie on Nanny Lane. We update this page whenever the data moves.
- Weekly
(40 hrs) - $643
- Monthly
- $2,785
- Annual
- $33,426
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What drives the price
Most Port St. Lucie families pay somewhere in the $13–$23/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) | $16.07 |
|---|---|
| 2 kids | ~$17.07 |
| 3+ kids | ~$18.07+ |
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.
How do Port St. Lucie part-time nanny rates compare to state and national averages?
Port St. Lucie sits close to the national average for part-time nanny rates.
Hiring part-time nannies in Port St. Lucie, FL typically costs about 3% less than the Florida average of $17/hour and 2% less than the United States average of $16/hour.
| Area | Average hourly rate | vs. Port St. Lucie, FL |
|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $16/hr | — |
| Florida | $17/hr | +3% |
| United States | $16/hr | +2% |
Where Port St. Lucie, FL fits among nearby cities
The most expensive city for part-time nannies near Port St. Lucie, FL is Jupiter at $20.04/hour; the least expensive is Milton at $14.09/hour.
Below are the 10 most and 10 least expensive cities near Port St. Lucie, FL and how each compares to Port St. Lucie, FL's average of $16.07/hour.
Most expensive cities near Port St. Lucie, FL
| # | City | $/hr | vs. Port St. Lucie, FL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jupiter | $20.04 | +25% | |
| 2 | Miami Beach | $19.71 | +23% | |
| 3 | Naples | $19.16 | +19% | |
| 4 | Delray Beach | $18.82 | +17% | |
| 5 | West Palm Beach | $18.44 | +15% | |
| 6 | Boca Raton | $18.39 | +14% | |
| 7 | Winter Park | $17.96 | +12% | |
| 8 | Pembroke Pines | $17.91 | +11% | |
| 9 | St. Petersburg | $17.91 | +11% | |
| 10 | North Miami Beach | $17.52 | +9% |
Least expensive cities near Port St. Lucie, FL
| # | City | $/hr | vs. Port St. Lucie, FL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milton | $14.09 | -12% | |
| 2 | Winter Haven | $14.10 | -12% | |
| 3 | Lakeland | $14.51 | -10% | |
| 4 | Ocala | $14.53 | -10% | |
| 5 | Spring Hill | $14.61 | -9% | |
| 6 | Sanford | $14.66 | -9% | |
| 7 | Apopka | $14.76 | -8% | |
| 8 | Palm Coast | $14.78 | -8% | |
| 9 | Pensacola | $14.79 | -8% | |
| 10 | Fort Pierce | $14.97 | -7% |
Tips to find a great part-time nanny without overpaying
- Be flexible on experience. Some of the best part-time nannies on the platform have 3–5 years on the job and charge meaningfully less than experienced part-time nannies 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 part-time nannies 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 part-time nanny in Port St. Lucie, FL
Nanny Lane is a marketplace built specifically for connecting families with part-time nannies — no recruiters in the middle. Most families work through it like this:
- 01
Browse part-time nanny profiles in Port St. Lucie, FL
Filter by hourly rate, experience, languages, and availability.
- 02
Message the ones who look like a fit
Reach out to the part-time nannies 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 part-time nanny fits with your family in real time.
- 04
Hire your part-time nanny
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Available part-time nannies in Port St. Lucie, FL
244 active listings in Port St. Lucie
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Nanny Yannis
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