School Crossing Guard Salary in the United States

How much does a School Crossing Guard make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a School Crossing Guard in the United States is $30,002 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $14.

However, a School Crossing Guard's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $43,566
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $24,302 to $37,102
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $19,112
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School Crossing Guard Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $37,102 $3,092 $714 $18
Average $30,002 $2,500 $577 $14
25th Percentile $24,302 $2,025 $467 $12
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Key Factors That Influence School Crossing Guard Salaries

A School Crossing Guard's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for School Crossing Guards

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $37,802
  • San Francisco: $37,402
  • Oakland: $36,602

What Skills Can Increase a School Crossing Guard's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.41% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Hand Signals (Mentioned in 2.19% Job Postings): Hand Signals an action performed with a person's hand, or hands, which is intended to give a particular message to the person who sees it.
  • Support Services (Mentioned in 1.46% Job Postings): Support Services means those activities provided to or on behalf of a person in the areas of personal care and assistance and property maintenance in order to allow a person to live in the least restrictive environment.
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Customer Service 12.41%
Hand Signals 2.19%
Support Services 1.46%

School Crossing Guard Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a School Crossing Guard's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

School Crossing Guard Salary Growth & Career Path

For a School Crossing Guard, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Fire Inspection Team Leader role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $90,501 - a projected growth of 202% over your current level.

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