Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
Median pay: $38,100/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.6% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 18,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
• Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
• Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
What's the median pay for Crossing Guards and Flaggers?
The median pay for Crossing Guards and Flaggers is $38,100 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Crossing Guards and Flaggers?
Employment for Crossing Guards and Flaggers is projected to change +3.6% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Crossing Guards and Flaggers?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Crossing Guards and Flaggers?
About 18,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.