Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for crossing guards and flaggers is $17.22 an hour ($35,810 a year). About 9,410 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($38,100). Pennsylvania ranks 30th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for crossing guards and flaggers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.75 | $30,680 |
| 25% of workers | $16.55 | $34,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.22 | $35,810 |
| 75% of workers | $21.51 | $44,740 |
| 90% of workers | $28.46 | $59,190 |
Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona | $52,030 | 140 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $37,350 | 4,300 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $36,120 | 700 |
| Pittsburgh | $35,990 | 2,120 |
| Reading | $35,830 | 150 |
| Lancaster | $35,360 | 190 |
| York-Hanover | $34,660 | 130 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $34,580 | 560 |
| Erie | $34,280 | 30 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $34,210 | 420 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 | $37,050 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $51,360 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $83,610 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $67,330 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $82,460 |
| Parking Enforcement Workers | $45,770 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $34,320 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,480 |
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