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

$36,450a year

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $17.52 an hour or $3,038 a month.

Hourly
$17.52
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
86 of 178
Jobs in the area
1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,970Median: $36,450Highest 10%: $49,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,970$13.45
25th$34,750$16.71
Median$36,450$17.52
75th$46,210$22.22
90th$49,990$24.03

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers.

South Bend, IN$43,010
Fort Wayne, IN$40,000
Chicago, IL$38,990
Elkhart, IN$37,720
Louisville, KY$36,000
Terre Haute, IN$34,940
Cincinnati, OH$34,850
Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in Indiana Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in all states

Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$98,890
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,590
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$83,110
Detective and Criminal Investigator$76,730
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$76,720
Fire Inspector and Investigator$73,440
Firefighter$68,480
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$65,060
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$63,580
Transportation Security Screener$61,670
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $17.52 ($36,450 a year).

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

No: $36,450 against $38,100 nationally, 4% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $37,440, so Indianapolis pays 3% less.

Where does Indianapolis rank for crossing guard and flagger pay?

86 of 178 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,990 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.