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

$37,840a year

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $18.19 an hour or $3,153 a month.

Hourly
$18.19
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
69 of 178
Jobs in the area
1,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,070Median: $37,840Highest 10%: $46,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,070$13.01
25th$31,460$15.13
Median$37,840$18.19
75th$44,700$21.49
90th$46,410$22.31

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers.

South Bend, IN$43,010
Grand Rapids, MI$41,540
Lansing, MI$36,410
Ann Arbor, MI$32,190
Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in Michigan Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in all states

Related jobs in Detroit

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$98,140
Detective and Criminal Investigator$95,820
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$86,990
Fire Inspector and Investigator$86,630
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$86,490
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$85,300
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$78,450
Transportation Security Screener$69,640
Correctional Officer and Jailer$67,920
Firefighter$62,730
Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $18.19 ($37,840 a year).

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

No: $37,840 against $38,100 nationally, 1% less.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $36,540, so Detroit pays 4% more.

Where does Detroit rank for crossing guard and flagger pay?

69 of 178 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,410 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.