Nannies in Petaluma, CA
- nannies within 15 mi
- 5
- typical US hourly rate
- $20–30
- local agencies
- 5
5 of 5 shown
Nanny On Call
Placement feeJoanna's Nannies
Placement feeThe Elizabeth Rose Agency
Placement feeGrapevine Placement Agency & Travel'n Tots
Placement feeNapa Valley Nanny
Placement feeHiring a nanny in Petaluma
Across the US, nannies usually charge $20–30 an hour; we’ll show Petaluma figures once enough local providers list their rates. Rates go up for infants, twins and late or overnight hours.
Read reviews from local families, check each provider’s badges, and always run your own background check before you hire.
$20–30 is a typical hourly rate across the US in 2026. Prices vary with city, experience, hours and the number of children.
If you employ someone in your home and pay them $2,800 or more in a year, you owe federal household employment taxes. Check your state’s rules too.
Some have verified ID and certificates, shown as badges. Always run your own background check before hiring.
Guides for Petaluma families
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