Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for crossing guards and flaggers is $18.06 an hour ($37,560 a year). About 1,940 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($38,100). Virginia ranks 22nd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for crossing guards and flaggers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.50 | $30,160 |
| 25% of workers | $16.69 | $34,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.06 | $37,560 |
| 75% of workers | $20.67 | $42,990 |
| 90% of workers | $22.63 | $47,060 |
Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $35,520 | 390 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $34,920 | 260 |
| Roanoke | $33,230 | 0 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 | $43,640 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $52,940 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $69,910 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $79,900 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $90,780 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $30,070 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $35,230 |
| School Bus Monitors | $36,510 |
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