Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $49,040 +30.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.58
10th percentile $41,980
90th percentile $81,980
Employed locally 710
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,980
    25th
    $45,090
    50th (median)
    $49,040
    75th
    $68,730
    90th
    $81,980

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 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
    Vallejo, CA $80,720
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,190
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $61,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,300
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,110
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,160

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,380
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $109,190
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $118,830
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $43,190
    Firefighters $70,120
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in San Diego, CA is $23.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary in San Diego, CA is 30.1% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Crossing Guards and Flaggers (10th percentile) earn around $41,980 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,090.