SOC 33-9091 · May 2025 · United States
Crossing Guards and Flaggers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers across the United States is $38,100 per year, measured over 94,360 jobs. The highest state median is in North Dakota, at $60,230.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Pay for this occupation varies by 136.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. North Dakota pays $60,230 and Louisiana pays $25,450.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $60,230 | 50 | |
| 2 | California | $50,610 | 9,390 | |
| 3 | Washington | $48,940 | 3,340 | |
| 4 | Minnesota | $48,100 | 260 | |
| 5 | Oregon | $47,110 | 2,250 | |
| 6 | Wyoming | $47,070 | 160 | |
| 7 | South Dakota | $46,940 | 60 | |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $45,980 | 440 | |
| 9 | Vermont | $45,410 | 340 | |
| 10 | New York | $44,730 | 10,430 |
States with the most Crossing Guards and Flaggers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 10,430 | $44,730 | |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 9,410 | $35,810 | |
| 3 | California | 9,390 | $50,610 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | 7,270 | $41,600 | |
| 5 | Florida | 5,690 | $35,730 | |
| 6 | Maryland | 3,420 | $35,850 | |
| 7 | Washington | 3,340 | $48,940 | |
| 8 | Texas | 2,830 | $33,350 | |
| 9 | Colorado | 2,810 | $37,620 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 2,760 | $33,730 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $73,990 | 140 |
| 2 | Salem | $62,990 | 250 |
| 3 | Mount Vernon | $62,880 | 40 |
| 4 | Columbus | $61,690 | 960 |
| 5 | Vallejo | $60,270 | 290 |
| 6 | San Jose | $58,810 | 460 |
| 7 | Bakersfield | $58,060 | 290 |
| 8 | Minneapolis | $57,190 | 110 |
| 9 | Bellingham | $56,450 | 60 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $55,700 | 2,500 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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