Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$38,100/yr
Typical range
$34,430 – $47,540
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Crossing Guards and Flaggers does
You direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic at street crossings or construction sites using signals, signs, and hand gestures to ensure public safety. This role is essential for protecting children, workers, and the general public.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Security Guards — $38,020/yr
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — $76,210/yr
- Customs and Border Protection Officers — $76,210/yr
- Correctional Officers and Jailers — $58,940/yr
- Firefighters — $59,280/yr
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