Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in California
In California, the median pay for crossing guards and flaggers is $24.33 an hour ($50,610 a year). About 9,390 people work in this job there.
That is 33% higher than the U.S. median ($38,100). California ranks 2nd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for crossing guards and flaggers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.96 | $35,270 |
| 25% of workers | $18.27 | $38,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.33 | $50,610 |
| 75% of workers | $36.12 | $75,130 |
| 90% of workers | $39.15 | $81,440 |
Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Vallejo | $60,270 | 290 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $58,810 | 460 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $58,060 | 290 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $55,700 | 2,500 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $55,360 | 840 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $54,580 | 1,150 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $51,930 | 630 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $48,100 | 80 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $47,130 | 160 |
| Fresno | $46,190 | 220 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $45,650 | 170 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $44,530 | 50 |
| Visalia | $42,750 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $38,600 | 320 |
| Modesto | $38,540 | 150 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $37,720 | 1,200 |
| El Centro | $34,320 | 70 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for crossing guards and flaggers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 17,300 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $43,240 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $67,130 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $73,610 |
| Parking Enforcement Workers | $62,280 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $77,070 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $69,950 |
| Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | $58,770 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operators | $78,680 |
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