SOC 33-9091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crossing Guards and Flaggers — Boise City
Boise City, ID · 1 metro areas compared
At $40,060, median pay for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Boise City, ID tracks the national median of $38,100 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $40,060, median pay for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Boise City, ID tracks the national median of $38,100 closely. Pay ranges from under $34,730 at the tenth percentile to more than $64,340 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,940 to $44,230.
The area has 260 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.11 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Coeur d'Alene records the highest median at $41,600. Of the 507 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 423rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,730 | −8.8% |
| 25th | $37,940 | −0.4% |
| Median (50th) | $40,060 | +5.1% |
| 75th | $44,230 | +16.1% |
| 90th | $64,340 | +68.9% |
| Mean | $42,720 | +12.1% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coeur d'Alene | $41,600 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Boise City run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $40,060 goes as far as $41,948 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,948US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,060 a year, 5.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,730 to $64,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Coeur d'Alene, at $41,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Boise City, ID?
The median annual wage is $40,060, or $19.26 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 Boise City, ID is 5.1% higher. 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 Boise City, ID earns more than $64,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,730 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 Coeur d'Alene, at $41,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in Boise City, ID. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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