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Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary in Indiana

Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Indiana make a median of $36,100 a year, or about $17.36 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $62K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Indiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$36K
Median annual
$17.36/hr
Hourly rate
$34K
Entry level (10th %)
$62K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $36K get you in Indiana?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,495/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,144/mo
Rent as % of take-home45.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$39,320/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,351/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Indiana

Bar chart showing Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary percentiles in Indiana: 10th percentile $33,510, 25th percentile $35,600, median $36,100, 75th percentile $43,590, 90th percentile $62,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$34K25th$36KMedian$36K75th$44K90th$62K
Bar chart showing Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary percentiles in Indiana: 10th percentile $33,510, 25th percentile $35,600, median $36,100, 75th percentile $43,590, 90th percentile $62,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level crossing guards and flaggers (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $62K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.

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Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary by metro in Indiana

5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
South Bend-Mishawaka$37K+1%60
Bloomington$36K+0%40
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood$36K+0%1,220
Elkhart-Goshen$36K-1%90
Muncie$35K-3%40

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Frequently asked questions

How much do crossing guards and flaggers make in Indiana?

The median is $36,100 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,510, and experienced crossing guards and flaggers can clear $62,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $36K enough to live in Indiana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,495/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,144/month, which eats 45.9% 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 Indiana?

Indiana 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 $39,320 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.

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