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Crossing Guards and Flaggers

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Washington
$58,500 / year
≈ $4,900 per month · $28.13 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Washington · median $50,500
25th percentile
$46,500Average
$58,50075th percentile
$65,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary by state
Alabama$32,000
Arizona$38,500
Arkansas$32,000
California$57,500
Colorado$41,500
Connecticut$58,000
Delaware$39,000
District of Columbia$42,500
Florida$37,500
Georgia$36,000
Hawaii$47,000
Idaho$44,000
Illinois$47,000
Indiana$44,000
Iowa$48,000
Kansas$37,000
Kentucky$36,000
Louisiana$29,500
Maine$43,000
Maryland$41,000
Massachusetts$56,500
Michigan$39,000
Minnesota$47,500
Missouri$37,500
Montana$45,500
Nebraska$38,000
Nevada$36,000
New Hampshire$45,000
New Jersey$44,000
New Mexico$35,500
New York$50,000
North Carolina$35,000
North Dakota$59,000
Ohio$44,500
Oklahoma$30,500
Oregon$55,500
Pennsylvania$43,000
Rhode Island$43,000
South Carolina$41,000
South Dakota$44,000
Tennessee$41,000
Texas$35,000
Utah$36,500
Vermont$47,500
Virginia$40,000
Washington$58,500
West Virginia$42,500
Wisconsin$39,500
Wyoming$45,000
About this role

Crossing Guards and Flaggers is a professional role within the function in the Protective Service job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Crossing Guards and Flaggerss do

Typical education: High School Diploma

  • Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic, as necessary.
  • Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
  • Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
  • Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
  • Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.

Top skills: Speaking Social Perceptiveness Monitoring Active Listening Service Orientation Judgment and Decision Making

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay by experience level
Entry level$32,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$35,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$39,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$49,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$64,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
18,000
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary by industry
Administrative and Support Services

44,330 workers

$46,000

Other Support Services

37,730 workers

$47,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

34,060 workers

$43,000

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

33,780 workers

$43,000

Educational Services

6,810 workers

$38,500

Elementary and Secondary Schools

6,760 workers

$38,500

Educational Services, Local Government Owned

6,660 workers

$38,000

Employment Services

5,770 workers

$40,000

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

4,910 workers

$54,000

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

2,930 workers

$53,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Crossing Guards and Flaggers pays 36% below the average across 28 roles in the Protective Service job family (family average $70,500).

Similar-paying roles in Protective Service
Security Guard$44,000
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$47,000
Protective Service Workers, All Other$50,000
Parking Enforcement Worker$53,000
School Bus Monitor$36,500
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35,500
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$62,000
Private Detectives and Investigators$62,500
Bailiff$64,000
Correctional Officers and Jailers$66,000
Careers related to Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Transit and Railroad Police$95,000
Subway and Streetcar Operators$80,000
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$82,000
Security Guard$44,000
Parking Enforcement Worker$53,000
Bridge and Lock Tenders$57,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Crossing Guards and Flaggers make?

The average base salary for a Crossing Guards and Flaggers in the United States is $45,000 per year, or about $21.63 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $35,500 and $49,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Protective Service roles?

The Protective Service job family averages $70,500 across 28 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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