Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for crossing guards and flaggers is $18.00 an hour ($37,440 a year). About 2,700 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($38,100). Ohio ranks 24th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for crossing guards and flaggers in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.55 | $28,180 |
| 25% of workers | $15.88 | $33,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.00 | $37,440 |
| 75% of workers | $28.57 | $59,420 |
| 90% of workers | $29.66 | $61,690 |
Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $61,690 | 960 |
| Toledo | $38,470 | 180 |
| Canton-Massillon | $35,080 | 70 |
| Cincinnati | $34,850 | 250 |
| Akron | $34,690 | 190 |
| Cleveland | $34,450 | 580 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)
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|---|---|
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