Construction Flagger Salary in the United States

How much does a Construction Flagger make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Flagger in the United States is $56,043 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Construction Flagger's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,831
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,778 to $62,213
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,074
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Construction Flagger Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $62,213 $5,184 $1,196 $30
Average $56,043 $4,670 $1,078 $27
25th Percentile $49,778 $4,148 $957 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Construction Flagger Salaries

A Construction Flagger's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Construction Flagger Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Flagger's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $55,113
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $55,771
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,132
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,404
  • Expert (over 8 years): $57,586
Levels Salary
Entry Level Construction Flagger$55,113
Intermediate Level Construction Flagger$55,771
Senior Level Construction Flagger$57,132
Specialist Level Construction Flagger$57,404
Expert Level Construction Flagger$57,586
$55,113 0 yr
$55,771 < 2 yrs
$57,132 2-4 yrs
$57,404 5-8 yrs
$57,586 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Construction Flaggers

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: $70,687
  • San Francisco: $69,992
  • Oakland: $68,440

What Skills Can Increase a Construction Flagger's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 5.84% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 3.1% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 5.84%
Installation 3.1%
Microsoft Office 1.85%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Construction Flagger's salary.
  • Purchasing: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Energy Efficiency: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Supply Chain: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Purchasing
$73,416
31%
Energy Efficiency
$66,131
18%
Supply Chain
$66,131
18%
Presentation
$65,570
17%
Product Quality
$64,450
15%
Project Management
$63,889
14%
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How Education impacts a Construction Flagger's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Construction Flaggers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Construction Flagger with a Bachelor's Degree is between $46,600 and $50,860).

Construction Flagger Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Construction Flagger
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 44.4%
High School 44.4%
Associates 14.8%
Bachelors 37.0%
Masters 3.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Construction Flagger Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Flagger'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 February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Construction Flagger

Salaries for a Construction Flagger can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $41,575 in 2023 to around $41,581 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Construction Flagger salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Construction Flagger Over Time

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$41,575
2024
$42,019
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2024 $42,019
2025 $41,581
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