How much does a crossing guard and flagger make in New Orleans?

$31,090a year

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $14.95 an hour or $2,591 a month.

Hourly: $14.95
Vs. national median: -18%
Rank among cities: 159 of 178
Jobs in the area: 110

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $31,090Highest 10%: $47,230

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$15,080	$7.25
25th	$15,080	$7.25
Median	$31,090	$14.95
75th	$35,400	$17.02
90th	$47,230	$22.71

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers.

Baton Rouge, LA

$17,780

Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in Louisiana Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in all states

Related jobs in New Orleans

Same field, median yearly pay.

Forest Fire Inspector and Prevention Specialist	$102,500
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$75,740
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$68,430
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$62,430
Transportation Security Screener	$61,110
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$61,050
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$53,520
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$52,000
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$48,970
Private Detective and Investigator	$43,500

Salaries for every job in New Orleans, LA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $14.95 ($31,090 a year).

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

No: $31,090 against $38,100 nationally, 18% less.

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $25,450, so New Orleans pays 22% more.

Where does New Orleans rank for crossing guard and flagger pay?

159 of 178 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $15,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,230 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.