Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $42,610 +13% vs national
Median hourly $20.49
10th percentile $39,210
90th percentile $47,280
Employed locally 560
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,210
    25th
    $39,700
    50th (median)
    $42,610
    75th
    $44,080
    90th
    $47,280

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,190
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $73,450
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $61,170
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $60,150
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $55,840
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $55,730

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $47,490
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $69,550
    Security Guards $44,100
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $55,010
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $78,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $76,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Portland, ME is $20.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary in Portland, ME is 13% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Crossing Guards and Flaggers (10th percentile) earn around $39,210 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,700.