Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $26,430 -29.9% vs national
Median hourly $12.71
10th percentile $20,740
90th percentile $36,460
Employed locally 60
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,740
    25th
    $21,980
    50th (median)
    $26,430
    75th
    $29,950
    90th
    $36,460

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary vs area income 47% Median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary is 53% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $42,510
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Charleston, WV $30,170
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $29,840

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,400
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $54,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Parkersburg, WV is $12.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary in Parkersburg, WV is 29.9% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Crossing Guards and Flaggers (10th percentile) earn around $20,740 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,980.