The average salary for a crossing guards and flagger in the United States is $40,650, but the range typically falls between $31,680 and $44,750. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $19.54, with a range between $15.23 and $21.51.
There are approximately 90,780 people employed as a crossing guards and flagger in the United States. With Pennsylvania, California, Florida employing the highest number of crossing guards and flaggers.The state with the best pay for a crossing guards and flagger is Hawaii, with an average annual salary of $47,080, while Louisiana has the lowest average annual salary of $26,220.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $28,400 | $13.66 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,680 | $15.23 |
| Median | $36,370 | $17.48 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,750 | $21.51 |
| 90th Percentile | $60,690 | $29.18 |
The salary of a crossing guards and flagger can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a crossing guards and flagger in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for crossing guards and flaggers are Hawaii, California, South Dakota, Washington, Minnesota while the worst states are Louisiana, Oklahoma, Alabama, Kansas, Nevada.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $18,410 | $29,530 | $52,210 |
| Arizona | $28,810 | $32,970 | $38,620 |
| Arkansas | $25,110 | $30,810 | $34,030 |
| California | $34,430 | $54,590 | $77,390 |
| Colorado | $31,800 | $39,240 | $47,330 |
| Connecticut | $31,520 | $41,060 | $58,090 |
| Delaware | $34,060 | $38,520 | $43,270 |
| District of Columbia | $37,250 | $40,890 | $45,710 |
| Florida | $25,150 | $33,520 | $40,550 |
| Georgia | $25,530 | $38,100 | $62,460 |
| Hawaii | $32,720 | $47,080 | $54,760 |
| Idaho | $36,230 | $38,830 | $43,560 |
| Illinois | $30,010 | $48,790 | $83,810 |
| Indiana | $29,420 | $47,870 | $63,430 |
| Iowa | $29,120 | $42,300 | $55,630 |
| Kansas | $24,860 | $30,160 | $42,210 |
| Kentucky | $28,890 | $32,490 | $37,110 |
| Louisiana | $16,320 | $26,220 | $33,120 |
| Maine | $33,610 | $38,040 | $44,640 |
| Maryland | $29,700 | $36,780 | $45,440 |
| Massachusetts | $32,430 | $44,350 | $63,100 |
| Michigan | $24,980 | $35,620 | $54,420 |
| Minnesota | $31,490 | $48,060 | $81,420 |
| Mississippi | $16,320 | $28,720 | $41,030 |
| Missouri | $28,400 | $41,250 | $58,430 |
| Montana | $29,720 | $40,750 | $50,990 |
| Nebraska | $24,960 | $31,010 | $35,630 |
| Nevada | $27,530 | $29,870 | $36,210 |
| New Hampshire | $31,650 | $40,570 | $46,850 |
| New Jersey | $30,630 | $40,820 | $49,710 |
| New Mexico | $26,240 | $33,790 | $49,640 |
| New York | $31,680 | $45,560 | $59,650 |
| North Carolina | $24,960 | $32,130 | $39,010 |
| Ohio | $26,190 | $42,370 | $62,010 |
| Oklahoma | $19,700 | $30,020 | $42,610 |
| Oregon | $37,260 | $48,030 | $65,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $28,060 | $37,580 | $48,060 |
| Rhode Island | $30,780 | $46,530 | $62,250 |
| South Carolina | $24,860 | $38,860 | $88,990 |
| South Dakota | $31,160 | $44,130 | $49,230 |
| Tennessee | $30,990 | $36,010 | $43,120 |
| Texas | $24,330 | $33,170 | $43,340 |
| Utah | $23,250 | $32,810 | $37,870 |
| Vermont | $38,580 | $44,190 | $55,270 |
| Virginia | $28,800 | $36,030 | $44,220 |
| Washington | $37,030 | $55,540 | $75,230 |
| West Virginia | $23,250 | $42,930 | $91,800 |
| Wisconsin | $24,180 | $36,660 | $52,890 |
| Wyoming | $31,660 | $38,520 | $52,500 |
Even between cities, the salary of a crossing guards and flagger can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for crossing guards and flaggers is Anchorage, AK with an average salary of $68,380.The city with the lowest average salary for crossing guards and flaggers is Baton Rouge, LA with an average salary of $21,730.
Areas with highest average salaries for crossing guards and flaggers
Areas with lowest average salaries for crossing guards and flaggers
The number of crossing guards and flaggers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of crossing guards and flaggers has increased by 5,730. On average, the number of crossing guards and flaggers has been increasing by 1.7% each year. The salary of crossing guards and flaggers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of crossing guards and flaggers has increased by $6,430. On average, the salary of crossing guards and flaggers has been increasing by 4.7% each year.
Crossing Guards and Flaggers are part of the protective service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for crossing guards and flaggers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all protective service occupations jobs here.
$82,510 per year
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