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How much does a mother's helper cost in Palo Alto, CA?

$28.20/hour

As of January 2025, the average starting cost of a mother's helper in Palo Alto, CA is $28.20 per hour. The weekly rate for a mother's helper in Palo Alto, CA is $1,128 for working a 40-hour week. And the monthly cost is approximately $3,666 for 130 hours of work.

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Data is based on rates in caregiver and provider profiles on Care.com. Last updated in January 2025.

Here's a comparison of mother's helper costs in Palo Alto, CA to both state and national rates

The cost of hiring a mother's helper in Palo Alto, CA is approximately 21% higher than California average starting rate of $23.22 per hour and 42% higher than the national average of $19.86.

Location

Starting rate (avg)

Max rate (avg)

Palo Alto, CA

$28.20/hr

$34.60/hr

California

$23.22/hr

$30.10/hr

United States

$19.86/hr

$27.00/hr

$28.20

$34.60

Palo Alto, CA

$23.22

$30.10

California

$19.86

$27.00

US

Starting rate (avg)

Max rate (avg)

These are the most affordable cities for mother's helpers near Palo Alto, CA

In some cases, nearby cities may offer more affordable mother's helper services. When evaluating mother's helper pay rates in Palo Alto, CA and its surrounding areas, it is essential to follow the minimum wage regulations and understand the proper way to pay legally. There are multiple benefits of paying legally that should be considered, such as tax deductions and fostering a professional employment relationship.

City

Starting rate (avg)

Max rate (avg)

Santa Cruz, CA

$23.00/hr

$29.40/hr

San Francisco, CA

$26.59/hr

$33.24/hr

Oakland, CA

$27.23/hr

$43.46/hr

San Jose, CA

$29.40/hr

$37.53/hr

These are the most expensive cities for mother's helpers near Palo Alto, CA

You may pay more per hour for a mother's helper near Palo Alto, CA and several factors can contribute to driving up the average rates. They include: higher cost of living, increased demand for mother's helper services, a more competitive job market, and specific details surrounding your care needs (i.e. tasks, timeframe, frequency). As a result, it's important to consider these local factors when comparing mother's helper rates and hiring a mother's helper near Palo Alto, CA.

City

Starting rate (avg)

Max rate (avg)

San Jose, CA

$29.40/hr

$37.53/hr

Oakland, CA

$27.23/hr

$43.46/hr

San Francisco, CA

$26.59/hr

$33.24/hr

Santa Cruz, CA

$23.00/hr

$29.40/hr

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