Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $36,780 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.69
10th percentile $31,680
90th percentile $72,800
Employed locally 270
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,680
    25th
    $36,780
    50th (median)
    $36,780
    75th
    $41,270
    90th
    $72,800

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,590
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $46,170
    Madison, WI $45,370
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $44,530
    Green Bay, WI $41,600
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $41,560

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$40,790
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$91,670
    Firefighters$49,210
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$68,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$108,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Milwaukee, WI is $17.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.4% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Crossing Guards and Flaggers (10th percentile) earn around $31,680 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,780.