Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for crossing guards and flaggerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- North Dakota$56,790
- Washington$56,460
- Connecticut$55,890
- California$55,520
- Massachusetts$54,410
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Louisiana$28,510
- Oklahoma$29,550
- Alabama$30,700
- Arkansas$30,850
- North Carolina$33,940
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $56,790 | $60,230 | $27 | +31% | 50 |
| 2 | Washington | $56,460 | $48,940 | $27 | +30.2% | 3,340 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $55,890 | $41,950 | $27 | +28.9% | 1,670 |
| 4 | California | $55,520 | $50,610 | $27 | +28.1% | 9,390 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $54,410 | $43,460 | $26 | +25.5% | 1,700 |
| 6 | Oregon | $53,610 | $47,110 | $26 | +23.7% | 2,250 |
| 7 | New York | $48,250 | $44,730 | $23 | +11.3% | 10,430 |
| 8 | Iowa | $46,270 | $41,240 | $22 | +6.7% | 170 |
| 9 | Vermont | $45,950 | $45,410 | $22 | +6% | 340 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $45,920 | $48,100 | $22 | +5.9% | 260 |
| 11 | Illinois | $45,300 | $38,990 | $22 | +4.5% | 2,240 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $45,200 | $42,780 | $22 | +4.3% | 230 |
| 13 | Montana | $44,190 | $32,600 | $21 | +1.9% | 70 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $43,610 | $45,980 | $21 | +0.6% | 440 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $43,320 | $47,070 | $21 | -0.1% | 160 |
| 16 | Ohio | $42,780 | $37,440 | $21 | -1.3% | 2,700 |
| 17 | Idaho | $42,750 | $40,060 | $21 | -1.4% | 470 |
| 18 | Indiana | $42,660 | $37,440 | $21 | -1.6% | 2,230 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $42,400 | $46,940 | $20 | -2.2% | 60 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $42,350 | $41,600 | $20 | -2.3% | 7,270 |
| 21 | Maine | $41,540 | $40,140 | $20 | -4.2% | 1,140 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $41,410 | $35,810 | $20 | -4.5% | 9,410 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $41,320 | $31,200 | $20 | -4.7% | — |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $41,070 | $40,800 | $20 | -5.3% | 520 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $40,960 | $32,800 | $20 | -5.5% | 1,190 |
| 26 | Colorado | $40,330 | $37,620 | $19 | -7% | 2,810 |
| 27 | Maryland | $39,790 | $35,850 | $19 | -8.2% | 3,420 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $39,680 | $35,960 | $19 | -8.5% | 1,460 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $39,460 | $32,690 | $19 | -9% | 1,050 |
| 30 | Virginia | $38,570 | $37,560 | $19 | -11% | 1,940 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $38,210 | $35,580 | $18 | -11.9% | 990 |
| 32 | Michigan | $37,870 | $36,540 | $18 | -12.6% | 2,150 |
| 33 | Delaware | $37,630 | $36,500 | $18 | -13.2% | 580 |
| 34 | Arizona | $37,050 | $37,440 | $18 | -14.5% | 2,170 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $36,930 | $37,990 | $18 | -14.8% | 110 |
| 36 | Florida | $36,010 | $35,730 | $17 | -16.9% | 5,690 |
| 37 | Missouri | $36,010 | $33,560 | $17 | -16.9% | 150 |
| 38 | Kansas | $35,610 | $35,440 | $17 | -17.9% | 180 |
| 39 | Utah | $35,290 | $35,480 | $17 | -18.6% | 1,890 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $34,960 | $34,450 | $17 | -19.4% | 420 |
| 41 | Georgia | $34,810 | $34,230 | $17 | -19.7% | 2,030 |
| 42 | Nevada | $34,740 | $31,480 | $17 | -19.9% | 1,500 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $34,440 | $31,460 | $17 | -20.6% | 510 |
| 44 | Texas | $34,050 | $33,350 | $16 | -21.5% | 2,830 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $33,940 | $33,730 | $16 | -21.7% | 2,760 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $30,850 | $30,830 | $15 | -28.8% | — |
| 47 | Alabama | $30,700 | $29,190 | $15 | -29.2% | 250 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $29,550 | $28,610 | $14 | -31.8% | 130 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $28,510 | $25,450 | $14 | -34.2% | 440 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 241 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $73,990 | $68,970 | 140 |
| 2 | Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $72,590 | $61,930 | 40 |
| 3 | Salem, OR | $62,990 | $55,720 | 250 |
| 4 | Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $62,880 | $62,800 | 40 |
| 5 | Columbus, OH | $61,690 | $51,680 | 960 |
| 6 | Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $61,650 | $57,230 | 200 |
| 7 | Vallejo, CA | $60,270 | $63,130 | 290 |
| 8 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $58,840 | $60,380 | 100 |
| 9 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $58,810 | $53,870 | 460 |
| 10 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $58,060 | $62,220 | 290 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing crossing guards and flaggerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $76,810 | $69,970 | — |
| 2 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $76,810 | $69,970 | — |
| 3 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $76,810 | $69,970 | — |
| 4 | Repair and Maintenance | $74,880 | $71,400 | — |
| 5 | Commercial & Industrial Machinery & Equipment (except Automotive & Electronic) Repair & Maintenance | $74,880 | $71,400 | — |
| 6 | Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $50,170 | $57,240 | 700 |
| 7 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $49,980 | $57,790 | 910 |
| 8 | Building Equipment Contractors | $46,360 | $61,370 | 190 |
| 9 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $45,900 | $61,680 | 180 |
| 10 | Utility System Construction | $45,770 | $54,800 | 1,690 |
| 11 | Sector 23 - Construction | $45,340 | $52,490 | 6,060 |
| 12 | Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $44,710 | $52,030 | 4,910 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do crossing guards and flaggers make in the U.S.?
The median crossing guards and flaggers salary in the United States is $38,100 per year (mean $43,350), and about 80% earn between $30,840 and $61,690.
How much do crossing guards and flaggers make per hour?
Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $43,350 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays crossing guards and flaggers the most?
North Dakota has the highest average pay for crossing guards and flaggers at $56,790 per year (median $60,230).
What is the job outlook for crossing guards and flaggers?
Employment is projected to change +3.6% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 18,000 openings per year.