Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,580 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.70
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $83,140
Employed locally 80
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $30,580
    75th
    $43,590
    90th
    $83,140

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $74,720
    Security Guards $42,080
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,690
    Firefighters $58,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $107,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $91,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Northwest Illinois is $14.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary in Northwest Illinois is 18.9% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Crossing Guards and Flaggers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.