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

$32,690a year

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $15.72 an hour or $2,724 a month.

Hourly: $15.72
Vs. national median: -14%
Rank among cities: 142 of 178
Jobs in the area: 130

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $28,080Median: $32,690Highest 10%: $34,890

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$28,080	$13.50
25th	$28,080	$13.50
Median	$32,690	$15.72
75th	$34,890	$16.77
90th	$34,890	$16.77

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers.

Charleston, SC	$73,990
Charlotte, NC	$34,690
Augusta, GA	$33,130
Greenville, SC	$31,630

Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in South Carolina Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$85,820
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$73,450
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$66,340
Transportation Security Screener	$64,150
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$61,830
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$59,260
Protective Service Worker	$51,630
Private Detective and Investigator	$48,000
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$44,860
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$43,140

Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $15.72 ($32,690 a year).

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

No: $32,690 against $38,100 nationally, 14% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $32,690, so Columbia pays 0% more.

Where does Columbia rank for crossing guard and flagger pay?

142 of 178 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,890 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.