Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $34,040 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.37
10th percentile $28,250
90th percentile $37,090
Employed locally 170
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,250
    25th
    $31,970
    50th (median)
    $34,040
    75th
    $34,350
    90th
    $37,090

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary vs area income 48% Median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Crossing Guards and Flaggers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $99,060
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $82,400
    Vallejo, CA $80,720
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,190
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $73,450
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $66,410

    Nearby metros — Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $50,800
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $44,190
    Columbus, OH $35,860
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $35,440
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $35,360
    Ohio $34,850

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,270
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,540
    Firefighters $63,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $75,760
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Crossing Guards and Flaggers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Akron, OH is $16.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.99 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Crossing Guards and Flaggers salaries?

    The median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary in Akron, OH is 9.7% below the national median of $37,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Akron?

    Entry-level Crossing Guards and Flaggers (10th percentile) earn around $28,250 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,970.