Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for crossing guards and flaggers is $16.21 an hour ($33,730 a year). About 2,760 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($38,100). North Carolina ranks 37th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for crossing guards and flaggers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.18 | $29,500 |
| 25% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.21 | $33,730 |
| 75% of workers | $17.03 | $35,430 |
| 90% of workers | $17.38 | $36,150 |
Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $35,770 | 300 |
| Asheville | $35,300 | 70 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $35,050 | 510 |
| Winston-Salem | $34,880 | 220 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $34,690 | 720 |
| Wilmington | $33,470 | 160 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $32,740 | 210 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $35,010 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $44,060 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $64,540 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,310 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $52,890 |
| School Bus Monitors | $32,970 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $43,740 |
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