Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $32,240 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.50
10th percentile $21,260
90th percentile $32,240
Employed locally 120
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,260
    25th
    $30,930
    50th (median)
    $32,240
    75th
    $32,240
    90th
    $32,240

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary vs area income 62% Median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary is 38% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $28,540
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,550
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,330
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,040
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $28,110
    Firefighters $50,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in McAllen, TX is $15.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary in McAllen, TX is 14.5% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Crossing Guards and Flaggers (10th percentile) earn around $21,260 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,930.