SOC 33-9091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crossing Guards and Flaggers — Albany
Albany, GA · 6 metro areas compared
At $20,070, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Crossing Guards and Flaggers, 47.3% beneath the national figure of $38,100.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $20,070, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Crossing Guards and Flaggers, 47.3% beneath the national figure of $38,100. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $20,070 and $20,070. The lowest tenth earn under $20,070, while the highest tenth earn more than $30,350.
Savannah leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,240. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 239th of 240 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,070 | −47.3% |
| 25th | $20,070 | −47.3% |
| Median (50th) | $20,070 | −47.3% |
| 75th | $20,070 | −47.3% |
| 90th | $30,350 | −20.3% |
| Mean | $21,230 | −44.3% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albany run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $20,070 goes as far as $20,841 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 45.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$20,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$20,841US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $20,070 a year, 47.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $20,070 to $30,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Savannah, at $37,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Albany, GA?
The median annual wage is $20,070, or $9.65 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,100, so pay in Albany, GA is 47.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Albany, GA earns more than $30,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $20,070 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Savannah, at $37,240 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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