Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary
Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Hattiesburg, MS make a median of $15,080 a year, or about $7.25 an hour. The range runs from $15K at the entry level to $22K for experienced workers.
So what does $15K get you in Hattiesburg?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Hattiesburg’s Regional Price Parity (87.6). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Hattiesburg
Pay for crossing guards and flaggers in Hattiesburg runs about 60% below the U.S. median of $38K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $954/month, which is 86.6% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 87.6 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 12% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for crossing guards and flaggerss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for crossing guards and flaggers in metros near Hattiesburg, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $29K | , |
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $28K | , |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $42K | , |
| Memphis | $33K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Hattiesburg, MS
Entry-level crossing guards and flaggers (10th percentile) start around $15K. Mid-career wages sit at $15K. Top earners bring in $22K or more, a $7K spread from bottom to top.
Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $60K | +58% | 50 |
| California | $51K | +33% | 9,390 |
| Washington | $49K | +28% | 3,340 |
| Minnesota | $48K | +26% | 260 |
| Oregon | $47K | +24% | 2,250 |
| Wyoming | $47K | +24% | 160 |
| South Dakota | $47K | +23% | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $46K | +21% | 440 |
| Vermont | $45K | +19% | 340 |
| New York | $45K | +17% | 10,430 |
| Massachusetts | $43K | +14% | 1,700 |
| Hawaii | $43K | +12% | 230 |
| Connecticut | $42K | +10% | 1,670 |
| New Jersey | $42K | +9% | 7,270 |
| Iowa | $41K | +8% | 170 |
| District of Columbia | $41K | +7% | 520 |
| Maine | $40K | +5% | 1,140 |
| Idaho | $40K | +5% | 470 |
| Illinois | $39K | +2% | 2,240 |
| Nebraska | $38K | -0% | 110 |
| Colorado | $38K | -1% | 2,810 |
| Virginia | $38K | -1% | 1,940 |
| Indiana | $37K | -2% | 2,230 |
| Ohio | $37K | -2% | 2,700 |
| Arizona | $37K | -2% | 2,170 |
| Michigan | $37K | -4% | 2,150 |
| Delaware | $37K | -4% | 580 |
| Tennessee | $36K | -6% | 1,460 |
| Maryland | $36K | -6% | 3,420 |
| Pennsylvania | $36K | -6% | 9,410 |
| Florida | $36K | -6% | 5,690 |
| Wisconsin | $36K | -7% | 990 |
| Utah | $35K | -7% | 1,890 |
| Kansas | $35K | -7% | 180 |
| Kentucky | $34K | -10% | 420 |
| Georgia | $34K | -10% | 2,030 |
| North Carolina | $34K | -11% | 2,760 |
| Missouri | $34K | -12% | 150 |
| Texas | $33K | -12% | 2,830 |
| West Virginia | $33K | -14% | 1,190 |
| South Carolina | $33K | -14% | 1,050 |
| Montana | $33K | -14% | 70 |
| Nevada | $31K | -17% | 1,500 |
| New Mexico | $31K | -17% | 510 |
| Rhode Island | $31K | -18% | N/A |
| Arkansas | $31K | -19% | N/A |
| Alabama | $29K | -23% | 250 |
| Oklahoma | $29K | -25% | 130 |
| Louisiana | $25K | -33% | 440 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a crossing guards and flagger afford a 2BR apartment alone in Hattiesburg?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $15K, rent takes 86.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $954/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $300/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for crossing guards and flaggers in Hattiesburg?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new crossing guards and flaggers typically earn — is $15K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $905/month. At HUD’s $954/month FMR, rent would take 105% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is crossing guards and flagger a high-paying job in Hattiesburg?
Local pay runs 60% below the national median — $15K here vs. $38K nationally. Cost of living is 12% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Hattiesburg compare to the national average for crossing guards and flaggers?
Hattiesburg pays $15K median vs. the U.S. average of $38K — that’s -60%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 87.6), the purchasing-power equivalent is $17K — below the national median.
How much do crossing guards and flaggers make in Hattiesburg, MS?
The median is $15,080 a year, that works out to about $7 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $15,080, and experienced crossing guards and flaggers can clear $22,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $15K enough to live in Hattiesburg?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,101/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $954/month, which eats 86.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a crossing guards and flaggers salary go in Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median crossing guards and flaggers salary is worth about $17,215 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do crossing guards and flaggers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.