Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $45,710 +21.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.98
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $80,950
Employed locally 70
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $36,090
    50th (median)
    $45,710
    75th
    $73,890
    90th
    $80,950

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary vs area income 49% Median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary is 51% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$104,090
    Security Guards$45,860
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$101,690
    Firefighters$73,930
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$47,370
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $21.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 21.2% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Crossing Guards and Flaggers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,090.