What is the going rate for babysitters in Tacoma, WA?

The national typical hourly rate in 2021 is $17.00 for babysitters. When deciding how much to pay your babysitter, it’s important to set a competitive rate to attract the best caregivers. But there are lots of factors to think about when determining the cost of child care. Use Sittercity’s chart to determine the most appropriate babysitting rate by hourly wage by location.

How do I find a babysitter for my kids in Tacoma, WA?

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.

What kind of babysitters can I find in Tacoma, WA?

You can find babysitters for in-home care or for a virtual sitting. Babysitters can help families with managing strict schedules, transportation to activities, homework help, last-minute coverage, date nights, and more.

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Available babysitters in Tacoma, WA

Natalie C.

3 years paid experience
12 miles

$ 15–18/hr

(1)

Hello! I’m Natalie, I’m 19 years old. I have a lot of experience with children. I taught swim lessons and ran the day care center at my old job at Tumwater Valley Athletic Center. Ages that I normally worked with were from 3-8 but I am comfortable doing all ages. I’ve been babysitting since I was 15...

$ 15–18/hr

Shakira I.

3 years paid experience
12 miles

$ 18–20/hr

(2)

I like to work with people I like to help people I have experience from rescare I’m a honest person I like to do my work always hard I always in my work by time

$ 18–20/hr

Ashlee S.

12 years paid experience
13 miles

$ 14–30/hr

(1)

From 7th grade I became a Sunday School teacher. I taught anywhere from 2 year old to 12 year old children. I was a teacher there for 3 years. I also have 13 years experience as a babysitter. I watched my neighbor's 2 year old and her young infant. For three years I volunteered as an intern at 4 edu...

$ 14–30/hr

Michelle F.

6 years paid experience
7 miles

$ 20–30/hr

(1)

Hello! I’m Michelle, and I have worked in. Childcare setting for 6 years. I am especially excellent with toddlers! I love doing arts and crafts, cleaning, and running errands. I’m always willing to do what needs to be done as long as instructions are clear. I am comfortable with pets (as I am a cat...

$ 20–30/hr

zarea s.

7 years paid experience
10 miles

$ 15–25/hr

(3)

Hi! My names Zarea, but most call me Z. I am 22 years old I just graduated from Peninsula College and moved to this area to go to UW. I'm here to help make your family's lives easier. I love helping and I love kids. I come from a huge family and was the designated babysitter growing up. I love cook...

$ 15–25/hr

Silvia L.

12 years paid experience
9 miles

$ 15–20/hr

(14)

I currently work for a public school district. I have previous experience working in the infant/toddler room and school age children at La Petite Academy Daycare. I am CPR and First Aid certified, which I believe is a plus point, since handling children requires a sitter to be prepared for unforesee...

$ 15–20/hr

paulina p.

4 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$ 10–15/hr

(1)

I am experienced, drug free, responsible, clean, kind, and mature. I am also very fun, energetic, and can apply discipline when needed. I Love working with kids of all age groups, I enjoy having a great time with them and trying new things. I am also reliable, honest, and trustworthy. I have my ow...

$ 10–15/hr

Marley W.

5 years paid experience
11 miles

$ 15–25/hr

(1)

Hello! My name is Marley and I am a 24-year-old post-graduate student who has moved back to the Tacoma area. I completed my Bachelor's degrees in Sociology and Psychology with a minor in Non-Profit Administration. I have a passion for children and child welfare and will be pursing a masters in eleme...

$ 15–25/hr

Tiffany J.

24 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$ 15–15/hr

(8)

Hello! My name is Tiffany. I am a thirty-six-year-old military spouse. I live on JBLM. I have three children; a twenty-one year old daughter, a eleven-year-old son, and a five-year-old son. I am a registered nurse. I am certified in Pediatric & Adult CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support. I have b...

$ 15–15/hr

Kaydon W.

4 years paid experience
14 miles

$ 15–17/hr

(1)

I’m looking to be a part time (or full time during the summer) babysitter/caregiver. I’ve worked with kids since finishing college in 2015- I started at an in-home daycare, worked 1:1 with autistic kiddos for about 3 years, and then have been at my current job (a paraeducator in a SpEd preschool in ...

$ 15–17/hr

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Babysitting FAQs

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.