Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for crossing guards and flaggers is $15.72 an hour ($32,690 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($38,100). South Carolina ranks 41st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for crossing guards and flaggers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.79 | $28,690 |
| 25% of workers | $14.13 | $29,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.72 | $32,690 |
| 75% of workers | $17.69 | $36,790 |
| 90% of workers | $36.55 | $76,020 |
Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $73,990 | 140 |
| Columbia | $32,690 | 130 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $31,630 | 340 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 | $35,460 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $43,330 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,210 |
| School Bus Monitors | $26,240 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $51,530 |
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