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

$42,670a year

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $20.51 an hour or $3,556 a month.

Hourly
$20.51
Vs. national median
+12%
Rank among cities
42 of 178
Jobs in the area
470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,870Median: $42,670Highest 10%: $46,170
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,870$18.21
25th$38,660$18.59
Median$42,670$20.51
75th$44,150$21.23
90th$46,170$22.20

Other cities in Maine

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers.

Bangor, ME$44,280
Lewiston, ME$38,230
Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in Maine Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in all states

Related jobs in Portland

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$96,760
Detective and Criminal Investigator$79,030
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$75,890
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$73,600
Transportation Security Screener$71,510
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$70,430
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$60,840
Correctional Officer and Jailer$54,930
Firefighter$49,320
Private Detective and Investigator$46,610
Salaries for every job in Portland, ME

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $20.51 ($42,670 a year).

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

Yes: $42,670 against $38,100 nationally, 12% more.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?

The median in Maine is $40,140, so Portland pays 6% more.

Where does Portland rank for crossing guard and flagger pay?

42 of 178 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,170 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.