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

$73,990a year

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $35.57 an hour or $6,166 a month.

Hourly
$35.57
Vs. national median
+94%
Rank among cities
1 of 178
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,730Median: $73,990Highest 10%: $99,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,730$16.70
25th$40,310$19.38
Median$73,990$35.57
75th$99,400$47.79
90th$99,410$47.79

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers.

Charlotte, NC$34,690
Augusta, GA$33,130
Columbia, SC$32,690
Greenville, SC$31,630
Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in South Carolina Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$81,800
Detective and Criminal Investigator$78,410
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$73,280
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$60,570
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$58,720
Correctional Officer and Jailer$52,300
Protective Service Worker$51,890
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$51,800
Firefighter$46,830
Salaries for every job in Charleston, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $35.57 ($73,990 a year).

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

Yes: $73,990 against $38,100 nationally, 94% more.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $32,690, so Charleston pays 126% more.

Where does Charleston rank for crossing guard and flagger pay?

1 of 178 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,410 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.