How much does a crossing guard and flagger make in New York?
$44,730a year
Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers in New York. That is $21.50 an hour or $3,728 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.50
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 10,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,300Median: $44,730Highest 10%: $62,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,300 | $16.97 | |
| 25th | $38,100 | $18.32 | |
| Median | $44,730 | $21.50 | |
| 75th | $54,000 | $25.96 | |
| 90th | $62,430 | $30.01 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingston, NY | $49,930 |
| New York, NY | $43,440 |
| Albany, NY | $40,060 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $39,280 |
| Binghamton, NY | $38,380 |
| Buffalo, NY | $37,600 |
| Elmira, NY | $37,490 |
| Rochester, NY | $36,960 |
| Syracuse, NY | $36,460 |
| Utica, NY | $32,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for crossing guard and flaggers.
| 7. South Dakota | $46,940 |
| 8. New Hampshire | $45,980 |
| 9. Vermont | $45,410 |
| 10. New York | $44,730 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $43,460 |
| 12. Hawaii | $42,780 |
| 13. Connecticut | $41,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crossing guard and flagger make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $21.50 ($44,730 a year).
Do crossing guard and flaggers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $44,730 against $38,100 nationally, 17% more.
Where does New York rank for crossing guard and flagger pay?
New York ranks 10 of 49 states.
Which city in New York pays crossing guard and flaggers the most?
Kingston, NY, with a median of $49,930 a year.
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.