Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary in Virginia

Crossing guards and flaggers in Virginia earn the most in Virginia Beach (average $36,850 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($34,320), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the crossing guards and flaggers average at $38,570 and the median at $37,560 for 1,940 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,350.

Crossing Guards and Flaggers average salary by city in Virginia

Virginia Beach$36,850
Richmond$35,870
Roanoke$34,320

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Virginia Beach	$36,850	$34,920	$33,700	$30,484	98
Richmond	$35,870	$35,520	$31,810	$29,753	98
Roanoke	$34,320	$33,230	$31,170	$28,597	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary in other states

Crossing Guards and Flaggers salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9091.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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