SOC 33-9091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crossing Guards and Flaggers — Sacramento
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $51,930 a year, the median wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Sacramento, CA sits 36.3% above the national figure of $38,100.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $51,930 a year, the median wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Sacramento, CA sits 36.3% above the national figure of $38,100. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,400 and $75,170. The lowest tenth earn under $34,320, while the highest tenth earn more than $80,580.
The area has 630 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Vallejo records the highest median at $60,270. Of the 648 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 465th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | −9.9% |
| 25th | $35,400 | −7.1% |
| Median (50th) | $51,930 | +36.3% |
| 75th | $75,170 | +97.3% |
| 90th | $80,580 | +111.5% |
| Mean | $56,030 | +47.1% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallejo | $60,270 | 290 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $58,810 | 460 | |
| 3 | Bakersfield | $58,060 | 290 | |
| 4 | Los Angeles | $55,700 | 2,500 | |
| 5 | San Diego | $55,360 | 840 | |
| 6 | San Francisco | $54,580 | 1,150 | |
| 7 | San Luis Obispo | $48,100 | 80 | |
| 8 | Oxnard | $47,130 | 160 | |
| 9 | Fresno | $46,190 | 220 | |
| 10 | Santa Rosa | $45,650 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sacramento run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $51,930 buys what $46,911 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 23.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,911US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,930 a year, 36.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,320 to $80,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 630 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Vallejo, at $60,270.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Sacramento, CA?
The median annual wage is $51,930, or $24.97 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 Sacramento, CA is 36.3% 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 Sacramento, CA earns more than $80,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,320 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 Vallejo, at $60,270 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 630 jobs in this occupation in Sacramento, CA. 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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