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

$35,310a year

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $16.98 an hour or $2,943 a month.

Hourly
$16.98
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
106 of 178
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,490Median: $35,310Highest 10%: $42,540
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,490$16.10
25th$34,110$16.40
Median$35,310$16.98
75th$39,990$19.23
90th$42,540$20.45

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers.

Nashville, TN$41,600
Kingsport, TN$32,760
Memphis, TN$32,610
Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in Tennessee Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in all states

Related jobs in Knoxville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$78,600
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$74,980
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$60,800
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$56,380
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$55,920
Correctional Officer and Jailer$52,040
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$48,710
Firefighter$47,160
Protective Service Worker$45,620
Salaries for every job in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $16.98 ($35,310 a year).

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

No: $35,310 against $38,100 nationally, 7% less.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $35,960, so Knoxville pays 2% less.

Where does Knoxville rank for crossing guard and flagger pay?

106 of 178 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,540 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.