Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary
The median crossing guards and flaggers salary in the United States is $38,100 per year ($18.32/hour). Salaries range from $30,840 at the entry level to $61,690+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 94,360 crossing guards and flaggers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$38,100
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.32
per hour
Employment
94,360
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$30,840
25th percentile
$34,430
Median
$38,100
75th percentile
$47,540
90th percentile
$61,690
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3.6%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
18,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary by State
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$25K$60K■ No data
Top Paying States
North Dakota
$60K
+58%
California
$51K
+33%
Washington
$49K
+28%
Minnesota
$48K
+26%
Oregon
$47K
+24%
Wyoming
$47K
+24%
South Dakota
$47K
+23%
New Hampshire
$46K
+21%
Vermont
$45K
+19%
New York
$45K
+17%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $60,230 | +58.1% |
| California | $50,610 | +32.8% |
| Washington | $48,940 | +28.5% |
| Minnesota | $48,100 | +26.2% |
| Oregon | $47,110 | +23.6% |
| Wyoming | $47,070 | +23.5% |
| South Dakota | $46,940 | +23.2% |
| New Hampshire | $45,980 | +20.7% |
| Vermont | $45,410 | +19.2% |
| New York | $44,730 | +17.4% |
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Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $73,990 | +94.2% |
| Salem, OR | $62,990 | +65.3% |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $62,880 | +65.0% |
| Columbus, OH | $61,690 | +61.9% |
| Vallejo, CA | $60,270 | +58.2% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $58,810 | +54.4% |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $58,060 | +52.4% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $57,190 | +50.1% |
| Bellingham, WA | $56,450 | +48.2% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $55,700 | +46.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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