SOC 33-9091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crossing Guards and Flaggers — Rome
Rome, GA · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay in Rome, GA is $20,970 a year, 45.0% under the national median of $38,100 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Rome, GA is $20,970 a year, 45.0% under the national median of $38,100 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $20,730 and $25,170. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $20,730 and the ninetieth at $25,170.
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 203rd of 203 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,730 | −45.6% |
| 25th | $20,730 | −45.6% |
| Median (50th) | $20,970 | −45.0% |
| 75th | $25,170 | −33.9% |
| 90th | $25,170 | −33.9% |
| Mean | $22,310 | −41.4% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rome run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $20,970 goes as far as $21,776 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 42.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$20,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$21,776US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $20,970 a year, 45.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $20,730 to $25,170 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 Rome, GA?
The median annual wage is $20,970, or $10.08 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 Rome, GA is 45.0% 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 Rome, GA earns more than $25,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $20,730 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 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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