Crossing Guard and Flagger Salary in Cleveland, OH
Crossing Guards and Flaggers in the Cleveland, OH metro area earn a median $34,450 a year — 10% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $29,696 take-home, or $2,475 a month.
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- Federal income tax$1,954
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,136
- Medicare (1.45%)$500
- Ohio income tax$165
- Take-home pay$29,696
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 2.75% state
Crossing Guard and Flagger pay by experience in Cleveland, OH
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $24,610 | $11.83 | $21,876 | $1,823 |
| 25th percentile | $27,160 | $13.06 | $23,976 | $1,998 |
| Median (50th) | $34,450 | $16.56 | $29,696 | $2,475 |
| 75th percentile | $41,030 | $19.73 | $34,802 | $2,900 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $48,570 | $23.35 | $40,653 | $3,388 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Ohio resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $34,450 buys in Cleveland, OH
Prices in Cleveland, OH are 6.1% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median crossing guard and flagger's $29,696 take-home pay has the buying power of $31,617 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Crossing Guard and Flagger jobs are about as common in Cleveland, OH as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.93).
Best-paying cities for crossing guards and flaggers, adjusted for cost of living
Cleveland, OH ranks #16 of 38 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus, OH | $61,690 | $50,834 | $53,246 |
| 2 | San Jose, CA | $58,810 | $47,091 | $42,646 |
| 3 | San Diego, CA | $55,360 | $44,571 | $39,836 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $55,700 | $44,819 | $39,465 |
| 5 | Sacramento, CA | $51,930 | $42,065 | $39,435 |
| 6 | Seattle, WA | $50,020 | $42,371 | $38,126 |
| 7 | San Francisco, CA | $54,580 | $44,001 | $38,059 |
| 8 | Nashville, TN | $41,600 | $35,606 | $36,959 |
| 16 | Cleveland, OH | $34,450 | $29,696 | $31,617 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 38 metros →
Crossing Guard and Flagger salaries elsewhere in Ohio
- Columbus, OH — $61,690
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crossing guard and flagger make in Cleveland, OH?
The median crossing guard and flagger salary in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $34,450 a year, or about $16.56 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $27,160 and $41,030.
What is a crossing guard and flagger’s take-home pay in Cleveland, OH?
On the median $34,450 salary, a single filer living in Ohio takes home about $29,696 a year ($2,475 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $165 in Ohio taxes in 2026.
Is Cleveland, OH a good place to work as a crossing guard and flagger?
Pay here is 10% below the national median of $38,100. Local prices are 6.1% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $31,617 would in a typical U.S. city. Cleveland, OH ranks #16 of 38 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a crossing guard and flagger afford rent in Cleveland, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Cleveland, OH is $1,048 a month ($1,268 for two bedrooms) — 42% of a median crossing guard and flagger’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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