Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary by State
The national median pay for crossing guards and flaggers is $38,100 a year. By state, it ranges from $25,450 in Louisiana to $60,230 in North Dakota.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $30,840
- 25th percentile
- $34,430
- Median
- $38,100
- 75th percentile
- $47,540
- Top 10%
- $61,690
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 94,360 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $60,230 | +58% | $45,960 | $61,810 | 50 |
| 2 | California | $50,610 | +33% | $35,270 | $81,440 | 9,390 |
| 3 | Washington | $48,940 | +28% | $40,280 | $78,430 | 3,340 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $48,100 | +26% | $34,240 | $57,890 | 260 |
| 5 | Oregon | $47,110 | +24% | $37,940 | $80,040 | 2,250 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $47,070 | +24% | $32,110 | $47,070 | 160 |
| 7 | South Dakota | $46,940 | +23% | $29,680 | $53,280 | 60 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $45,980 | +21% | $35,090 | $46,210 | 440 |
| 9 | Vermont | $45,410 | +19% | $43,520 | $48,110 | 340 |
| 10 | New York | $44,730 | +17% | $35,300 | $62,430 | 10,430 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $43,460 | +14% | $34,770 | $92,660 | 1,700 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $42,780 | +12% | $35,360 | $54,690 | 230 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $41,950 | +10% | $34,010 | $99,760 | 1,670 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $41,600 | +9% | $32,830 | $50,890 | 7,270 |
| 15 | Iowa | $41,240 | +8% | $32,130 | $70,520 | 170 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $40,800 | +7% | $36,400 | $47,210 | 520 |
| 17 | Maine | $40,140 | +5% | $36,610 | $46,170 | 1,140 |
| 18 | Idaho | $40,060 | +5% | $34,730 | $61,190 | 470 |
| 19 | Illinois | $38,990 | +2% | $31,200 | $79,880 | 2,240 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $37,990 | 0% | $28,080 | $45,570 | 110 |
| 21 | Colorado | $37,620 | −1% | $33,510 | $49,640 | 2,810 |
| 22 | Virginia | $37,560 | −1% | $30,160 | $47,060 | 1,940 |
| 23 | Arizona | $37,440 | −2% | $30,580 | $45,760 | 2,170 |
| 24 | Indiana | $37,440 | −2% | $27,970 | $65,140 | 2,230 |
| 25 | Ohio | $37,440 | −2% | $28,180 | $61,690 | 2,700 |
| 26 | Michigan | $36,540 | −4% | $26,810 | $46,410 | 2,150 |
| 27 | Delaware | $36,500 | −4% | $32,690 | $45,500 | 580 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $35,960 | −6% | $32,610 | $48,530 | 1,460 |
| 29 | Maryland | $35,850 | −6% | $31,200 | $58,750 | 3,420 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $35,810 | −6% | $30,680 | $59,190 | 9,410 |
| 31 | Florida | $35,730 | −6% | $29,170 | $43,410 | 5,690 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $35,580 | −7% | $28,060 | $48,490 | 990 |
| 33 | Utah | $35,480 | −7% | $28,310 | $43,080 | 1,890 |
| 34 | Kansas | $35,440 | −7% | $28,290 | $43,520 | 180 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $34,450 | −10% | $32,140 | $38,940 | 420 |
| 36 | Georgia | $34,230 | −10% | $21,550 | $46,920 | 2,030 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $33,730 | −11% | $29,500 | $36,150 | 2,760 |
| 38 | Missouri | $33,560 | −12% | $28,600 | $52,070 | 150 |
| 39 | Texas | $33,350 | −12% | $25,330 | $42,760 | 2,830 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $32,800 | −14% | $29,720 | $80,280 | 1,190 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $32,690 | −14% | $28,690 | $76,020 | 1,050 |
| 42 | Montana | $32,600 | −14% | $28,300 | $85,080 | 70 |
| 43 | Nevada | $31,480 | −17% | $26,770 | $48,060 | 1,500 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $31,460 | −17% | $31,450 | $42,650 | 510 |
| 45 | Rhode Island | $31,200 | −18% | $31,200 | $62,370 | Not published |
| 46 | Arkansas | $30,830 | −19% | $22,880 | $34,990 | Not published |
| 47 | Alabama | $29,190 | −23% | $19,360 | $43,170 | 250 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $28,610 | −25% | $22,220 | $35,970 | 130 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $25,450 | −33% | $15,080 | $44,240 | 440 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary questions
Which state pays crossing guards and flaggers the most?
North Dakota, with a median of $60,230 a year (+58% vs. the national median of $38,100). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays crossing guards and flaggers the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $25,450 a year (−33% vs. national).
Where do most crossing guards and flaggers work?
New York has the most jobs, about 10,430, with a median of $44,730.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.