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How much does a crossing guard and flagger make in Buffalo?

$37,600a year

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $18.08 an hour or $3,133 a month.

Hourly
$18.08
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
75 of 178
Jobs in the area
360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $37,600Highest 10%: $58,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,240$15.50
25th$32,340$15.55
Median$37,600$18.08
75th$37,600$18.08
90th$58,590$28.17

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers.

New York, NY$43,440
Albany, NY$40,060
Kiryas Joel, NY$39,280
Elmira, NY$37,490
Rochester, NY$36,960
Syracuse, NY$36,460
Utica, NY$32,240
Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in New York Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in all states

Related jobs in Buffalo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$103,300
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$99,260
Detective and Criminal Investigator$95,150
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$93,600
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$84,350
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$80,950
Correctional Officer and Jailer$76,170
Firefighter$74,470
Bailiff$73,660
Transportation Security Screener$63,900
Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a crossing guard and flagger make an hour in Buffalo?

The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $18.08 ($37,600 a year).

Do crossing guard and flaggers make more in Buffalo than the national average?

No: $37,600 against $38,100 nationally, 1% less.

How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $44,730, so Buffalo pays 16% less.

Where does Buffalo rank for crossing guard and flagger pay?

75 of 178 metro areas with data.

How much does a crossing guard and flagger make starting out in Buffalo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,590 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.