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Crossing Guards and Flaggers

Median Salary
36,370
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.

What sectors do they work in?

State and local government

56%

Private for profit

38%

Federal Government

3%

Private not for profit

3%

Self-employed

1%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$23,930

10%

$36,370

Median

$51,220

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    72%

  • Less than high school

    17%

  • Some college

    6%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    3%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Public Safety and Security
  • English Language
  • Psychology
  • Law and Government

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.