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How to become crossing guards and flaggerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Protective Services Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$38,100
25th–75th pct. $34,430–$47,540
Top pay (est.)
$80,200
Top 10% $61,690
Pay in 5 years
$44,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$52,300est.
$45,000–$60,700
Outlook score
56/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
17%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.5%
17K openings / yr

How to become crossing guards and flaggers

Typical education
No formal educational credential
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Crossing Guards and Flaggers

Key skills

Active Listening
2.8
Monitoring
2.6
Service Orientation
2.6
Judgment and Decision Making
2.5
Coordination
2.5
Speaking
2.5
Social Perceptiveness
2.5
Critical Thinking
2.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
3.3
Public Safety and Security
2.9
English Language
2.5
Psychology
2.0
Law and Government
1.8
Personnel and Human Resources
1.4
Administrative
1.3
Communications and Media
1.3

What the work involves

Assisting and Caring for OthersPerforming General Physical ActivitiesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsHandling and Moving Objects

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionFar VisionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivitySpeech ClaritySpeech Recognition

Education of workers

High school diploma
73%
Less than high school
18%
Some college
6%
Post-secondary certificate
3%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
67%
None / short demo
32%

Related work experience

None
63%
Up to 1 month
28%
Over 10 years
6%
1–2 years
4%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as crossing guards and flaggers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.