Family Assistant

Also called: Household Assistant, Family Personal Assistant

Handles the busy logistics of a household: school pickups, errands, calendars, and appointments.

A day in the life

A family assistant drives kids to soccer, books the dentist, manages a shared calendar, returns online orders, and plans the birthday party.

Pay over a career

Starting
$35k
Typical
$52k
High
$80k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree required; organization and a clean driving record.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Outlook

Growing about average. Growing in wealthy areas.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI calendars and delivery apps handle much of the scheduling and errands; school pickups and in-person help remain.

Could start right away

Age 18+. One way to start: Post on Care.com or ask families you babysit for; a clean driving record is key

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Driver's education, Child development.

Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9099.

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