Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $33,050 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.89
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $44,670
Employed locally 1,030
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $27,790
    50th (median)
    $33,050
    75th
    $38,360
    90th
    $44,670

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary vs area income 41% Median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary is 59% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $43,260
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,740
    College Station-Bryan, TX $37,030
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $35,680
    Lubbock, TX $35,260
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $33,140

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $32,480
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,450
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,020
    Firefighters $59,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $82,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Houston, TX is $15.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary in Houston, TX is 12.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Crossing Guards and Flaggers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,790.