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Crossing Guards and Flaggers

Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.

Median salary (BLS)

$38,100

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$31k – $62k

Job outlook

+4% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$200–$5,150

Time to qualify

1 yr

Renewal

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  1. 1

    High school diploma or GED

    Course

    Expected by most employers; if you need the GED, test fees run $0–$150 depending on the state.

    $0–$150 · 3 months · varies by state source

  2. 2

    On-the-job training

    Experience

    Employer-provided and typically paid — days to a few months for most no-degree roles.

    Cost varies · 3 months source

  3. 3

    Bar exam / state licensure / academy

    License

    Lawyers: the state bar exam. Public-safety roles: a training academy plus state certification.

    $200–$5,000 · 6 months · varies by state source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Crossing Guards and Flaggers" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Crossing Guards and Flaggers

    Entry / Junior

    $30,840

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Crossing Guards and Flaggers

    Established

    $38,100

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Crossing Guards and Flaggers

    Senior

    $49,895

Key skills

A typical day

  • •Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic, as necessary.
  • •Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
  • •Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
  • •Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
  • •Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.

Fields of study

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