Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary (2025)
Based on 94,360 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $30,840 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $34,430 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $38,100 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $47,540 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $61,690 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$31K
25th
$34K
Median
$38K
75th
$48K
90th
$62K
Highest Paying States for Crossing Guards and Flaggers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | $56,790 |
| Washington | $56,460 |
| Connecticut | $55,890 |
| California | $55,520 |
| Massachusetts | $54,410 |
| Oregon | $53,610 |
| New York | $48,250 |
| Iowa | $46,270 |
| Vermont | $45,950 |
| Minnesota | $45,920 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Crossing Guards and Flaggers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is North Dakota at an average of $56,790 per year, while Minnesota has an average of $45,920 — a difference of $10,870. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Crossing Guards and Flaggers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 94,360 workers were employed as Crossing Guards and Flaggerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Protective Service Occupations. The annual mean wage of $43,350 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 33-9091