Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $58,160 +54.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.96
10th percentile $36,500
90th percentile $81,750
Employed locally 500
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,500
    25th
    $45,490
    50th (median)
    $58,160
    75th
    $58,160
    90th
    $81,750

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary vs area income 37% Median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary is 63% 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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $58,060

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,930
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $150,650
    Firefighters $164,940
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $55,870
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $45,190
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $131,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in San Jose, CA is $27.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary in San Jose, CA is 54.3% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Crossing Guards and Flaggers (10th percentile) earn around $36,500 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,490.