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

$61,690a year

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $29.66 an hour or $5,141 a month.

Hourly
$29.66
Vs. national median
+62%
Rank among cities
4 of 178
Jobs in the area
960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,280Median: $61,690Highest 10%: $61,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,280$16.00
25th$37,420$17.99
Median$61,690$29.66
75th$61,690$29.66
90th$61,690$29.66

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers.

Toledo, OH$38,470
Canton, OH$35,080
Cincinnati, OH$34,850
Akron, OH$34,690
Cleveland, OH$34,450
Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in Ohio Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$121,800
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$100,900
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$85,230
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$81,740
Detective and Criminal Investigator$79,000
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$74,130
Transportation Security Screener$63,750
Fire Inspector and Investigator$63,460
Firefighter$61,780
Correctional Officer and Jailer$58,040
Salaries for every job in Columbus, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $29.66 ($61,690 a year).

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

Yes: $61,690 against $38,100 nationally, 62% more.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $37,440, so Columbus pays 65% more.

Where does Columbus rank for crossing guard and flagger pay?

4 of 178 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,690 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.