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Job title · SOC 33-9091

Crossing Guard

01

Overview

Sourced

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

O*NET definition of Crossing Guards and Flaggers (SOC 33-9091) · Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed.

40,740
in government (SOC 33-9091)
43%
of this occupation works for government
$38,100
median pay in government
Local
levels of government

Titles employers use

Adult Crossing GuardCommunity Service OfficerCrossing GuardSchool Crossing GuardRoad Crossing GuardSubstitute Crossing Guard
How people usually get in Editorial
application (police dept or district). Requirements vary by employer; each employer page will list its exact rules.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership; U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database; GovJobsWiki job taxonomy v1 (research round R240) (editorial). Data captured September 30, 2026.

02

Requirements

Sourced
Typical entry requirements (BLS, SOC 33-9091)
Education needed to enter
No formal educational credential
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

Education workers say the job requires

Less than a High School Diploma
18%
High School Diploma or the equivalent
73%
Post-Secondary Certificate
3%
Some College Courses
6%

Share of surveyed workers in Crossing Guards and Flaggers (SOC 33-9091) naming each level as required to be hired, 35 respondents, O*NET survey July 2016. Each employer sets its own minimum.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4); U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

04

Academy and training

Sourced
Training to become competent (BLS)
SOC 33-9091
Short-term on-the-job training
Preparation level (O*NET)
Job zone
Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Academy length, curriculum and paid-training policies are set by each employer and state; they are part of the employer collection stage.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4). Data captured September 30, 2026.

06

Promotion ladder

Editorial

Seasonal hourly: seasonal/hourly with returning-season rate increases. Typical structure for a seasonal position; titles, steps and timing differ by employer.

  1. Seasonal I (first season)
  2. Returning-season steps
  3. Senior seasonal / Lead
  4. Year-round / Permanent
  5. Supervisor (e.g. Lifeguard → Lieutenant → Captain)

Source: GovJobsWiki job taxonomy v1 (research round R240) (editorial).

07

Pay

Sourced
Federal
Not published
State
$44,640
Local
$38,100
All government
$38,100
Private sector
$38,090

Median annual wage by employer type, national, May 2025. Federal includes the U.S. Postal Service; state and local include public schools and hospitals.

Employer typeWorkers10th pct.25thMedian75th90th
State300$38,230$40,800$44,640$48,490$54,330
Local40,440$29,980$33,910$38,100$46,000$54,040
All government40,740$29,980$33,930$38,100$46,020$54,040
Private sector53,620$31,200$34,690$38,090$48,520$74,020

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

08

Schedule

Sourced
Work schedule
Regular
66%
Irregular
14%
Seasonal
20%
Typical work week
Less than 40 hours
100%
40 hours
0%
More than 40 hours
0%

Share of surveyed workers in the occupation (O*NET work context, July 2016). Shift patterns and differentials depend on the employer.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

12

Day-to-day work

Sourced
  1. Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic, as necessary.4.8
  2. Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as street and railroad crossings and construction sites.4.7
  3. Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.4.7
  4. Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.4.5
  5. Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.4.5
  6. Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.4.3
  7. Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.4.0

The 7 most important of 7 core tasks for Crossing Guards and Flaggers, ranked by importance (1–5) in the O*NET survey of July 2016.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

13Derived
Assistant Principal
Same job family
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Teacher
Same job family
Elementary School Teacher
Same job family
ESL / ELL Teacher
Same job family
High School Teacher
Same job family
Instructional Coach / Coordinator
Same job family
Kindergarten Teacher
Same job family
Middle School Teacher
Same job family
15

Employer directory

Sourced

13,321 school districts in the registry. Regular public school districts in the NCES Common Core of Data (charter-only districts are not included). The 10 largest by teachers (fte):

EmployerLocationTeachers (FTE)Website
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299Chicago, IL23,532Official site
Los Angeles UnifiedLos Angeles, CA21,246Official site
MIAMI-DADEMiami, FL17,139Official site
Clark CountyLas Vegas, NV16,446Official site
Fairfax County Public SchoolsFalls Church, VA13,501Official site
Gwinnett CountyLawrenceville, GA12,796—
Hawaii Department of EducationHonolulu, HI12,215Official site
Montgomery County Public SchoolsRockville, MD11,574Official site
PALM BEACHWest Palm Beach, FL11,548Official site
ORANGEOrlando, FL11,416Official site

Full lists by state:

Texas · 1,022California · 988Illinois · 855New York · 717Ohio · 619New Jersey · 560Michigan · 536Missouri · 518Oklahoma · 507Pennsylvania · 500Wisconsin · 420Montana · 392

As reported by each employer to its federal registry.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff). Data captured September 30, 2026.

16

By state

Sourced

Median annual wage for Crossing Guards and Flaggers (SOC 33-9091) in each state, all employers (BLS state estimates do not separate government from private). Highest first.

StateWorkers10th pct.Median90th pct.
North Dakota50$45,960$60,230$61,810
California9,390$35,270$50,610$81,440
Washington3,340$40,280$48,940$78,430
Minnesota260$34,240$48,100$57,890
Oregon2,250$37,940$47,110$80,040
Wyoming160$32,110$47,070$47,070
South Dakota60$29,680$46,940$53,280
New Hampshire440$35,090$45,980$46,210
Vermont340$43,520$45,410$48,110
New York10,430$35,300$44,730$62,430
Massachusetts1,700$34,770$43,460$92,660
Hawaii230$35,360$42,780$54,690
Connecticut1,670$34,010$41,950$99,760
New Jersey7,270$32,830$41,600$50,890
Iowa170$32,130$41,240$70,520
District of Columbia520$36,400$40,800$47,210
Maine1,140$36,610$40,140$46,170
Idaho470$34,730$40,060$61,190
Illinois2,240$31,200$38,990$79,880
Nebraska110$28,080$37,990$45,570
Colorado2,810$33,510$37,620$49,640
Virginia1,940$30,160$37,560$47,060
Arizona2,170$30,580$37,440$45,760
Indiana2,230$27,970$37,440$65,140
Ohio2,700$28,180$37,440$61,690
Michigan2,150$26,810$36,540$46,410
Delaware580$32,690$36,500$45,500
Tennessee1,460$32,610$35,960$48,530
Maryland3,420$31,200$35,850$58,750
Pennsylvania9,410$30,680$35,810$59,190
Florida5,690$29,170$35,730$43,410
Wisconsin990$28,060$35,580$48,490
Utah1,890$28,310$35,480$43,080
Kansas180$28,290$35,440$43,520
Kentucky420$32,140$34,450$38,940
Georgia2,030$21,550$34,230$46,920
North Carolina2,760$29,500$33,730$36,150
Missouri150$28,600$33,560$52,070
Texas2,830$25,330$33,350$42,760
West Virginia1,190$29,720$32,800$80,280
South Carolina1,050$28,690$32,690$76,020
Montana70$28,300$32,600$85,080
Nevada1,500$26,770$31,480$48,060
New Mexico510$31,450$31,460$42,650
Rhode IslandNot published$31,200$31,200$62,370
ArkansasNot published$22,880$30,830$34,990
Alabama250$19,360$29,190$43,170
Oklahoma130$22,220$28,610$35,970
Louisiana440$15,080$25,450$44,240

49 states with published estimates.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Not yet collected

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  • 03 Hiring process
    Ordered steps + typical timeline: application, written test (named), physical test (named), oral board, background, polygraph, psych, medical, eligibility list
    Not yet collected
  • 05 Probation
    Probation length and what ends it
    Not yet collected
  • 09 Benefits and pension
    Pension plan/tier and formula, retirement age/years, DROP, retiree health, Social Security coverage, 457(b), PSLF eligibility
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  • 10 Union contracts
    Bargaining unit, union, current CBA (source link, effective dates)
    Not yet collected
  • 11 Transfers and lateral entry
    Lateral policy, certification reciprocity, lateral bonus, inter-agency moves
    Not yet collected
  • 14 Exam practice
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