Babysitter Rates in Oklahoma
Average hourly babysitter pay in Oklahoma for 2026, including city-level data and year-over-year trends.
$15.50
Avg rate (1 child)
$18.50
Avg rate (2 children)
$12–$20
Typical range
+2.8%
Year-over-year
City rates in Oklahoma
| City | 1 Child | 2 Children | Range | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $16.00 | $19.00 | $12–$21 | +3.0% |
Cost of Living
86.9
Index score (Below Average). The national baseline is 100.
Rate Trend
+2.8%
Year-over-year rate increase in Oklahoma. The national average increase is +4.9%.
Minimum Wage
$7.25
Current state minimum wage. Babysitter rates are typically well above this floor.
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Recommended rate
$15.50
per hour
Fair range: $13.18 – $17.83/hr
$46.50
3-hr date night
$124.00
8-hr full day
$3,224.00
Annual (4hrs/wk)
Estimated DCFSA savings: $967.20/yr
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Sources
Rate data and tax information referenced throughout this site.
- 1UrbanSitterurbansitter.com
National babysitter rate survey and cost data. Average hourly rate benchmarks by city and region.
- 2ParentCalcparentcalc.com
Childcare cost calculator and rate analysis. Rate multipliers for number of children, experience levels.
- 3Care.comcare.com
Babysitter pay rates and cost of care reports. State-by-state rate averages and special occasion premiums.
- 4PayScalepayscale.com
Babysitter and nanny salary data. Experience-based pay differentials and professional rate tiers.
- 5TrustedCaretrustedcare.com
Babysitting rate guidelines by state. Regional cost-of-living adjustments and weekend/holiday premiums.
- 6FSAFEDS.govfsafeds.gov
Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA) program details. DCFSA annual contribution limits and eligible dependent care expenses.
- 7HealthEquityhealthequity.com
Dependent Care FSA savings estimator. Tax savings calculations and DCFSA benefit estimation methodology.
- 8IRS Publication 503irs.gov
Child and Dependent Care Expenses. Form 2441 requirements (provider SSN/TIN at tax time), eligible expense definitions.
- 9Sittercitysittercity.com
Babysitter pay rate trends and data. Additional duty pay premiums and overnight rate calculations.
- 10US Department of Laborbls.gov
Occupational employment and wage statistics. Federal wage data for childcare workers and regional comparisons.
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