Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $35,860 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.24
10th percentile $29,530
90th percentile $68,450
Employed locally 640
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,530
    25th
    $31,530
    50th (median)
    $35,860
    75th
    $36,640
    90th
    $68,450

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary vs area income 45% Median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary is 55% 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
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $35,440
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $35,360
    Ohio $34,850
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $34,660

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,730
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $99,960
    Firefighters $71,030
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $58,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $110,860
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Columbus, OH is $17.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary in Columbus, OH is 4.9% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Crossing Guards and Flaggers (10th percentile) earn around $29,530 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,530.