Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for crossing guards and flaggers is $17.57 an hour ($36,540 a year). About 2,150 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($38,100). Michigan ranks 26th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for crossing guards and flaggers in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.89 | $26,810 |
| 25% of workers | $15.12 | $31,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.57 | $36,540 |
| 75% of workers | $21.49 | $44,690 |
| 90% of workers | $22.31 | $46,410 |
Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $41,540 | 120 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $37,840 | 1,120 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $36,410 | 70 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $34,310 | 40 |
| Ann Arbor | $32,190 | 50 |
| Flint | $27,320 | 40 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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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|---|---|
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