Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for crossing guards and flaggers is $20.89 an hour ($43,460 a year). About 1,700 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($38,100). Massachusetts ranks 11th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for crossing guards and flaggers in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.72 | $34,770 |
| 25% of workers | $17.79 | $37,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.89 | $43,460 |
| 75% of workers | $36.67 | $76,280 |
| 90% of workers | $44.55 | $92,660 |
Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $44,840 | 1,010 |
| Worcester | $37,690 | 120 |
| Springfield | $37,180 | 0 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
Related jobs in Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $44,670 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $65,460 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $73,510 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $108,790 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $36,650 |
| School Bus Monitors | $36,020 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $50,040 |
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