Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $51,470 +36.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.75
10th percentile $39,270
90th percentile $77,370
Employed locally 50
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,270
    25th
    $45,270
    50th (median)
    $51,470
    75th
    $61,710
    90th
    $77,370

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary vs area income 55% Median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary is 45% 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
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $66,410
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $64,060
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $63,510
    Bellingham, WA $61,280
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $60,150
    Washington $59,680

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,930
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $101,310
    Firefighters $90,180
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $77,170
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $45,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $115,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Olympia, WA is $24.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary in Olympia, WA is 36.5% above 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Crossing Guards and Flaggers (10th percentile) earn around $39,270 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,270.