Careers · Crossing Guards and Flaggers · Iowa
Crossing Guards and Flaggers in Iowa
Crossing guards and flaggers direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic at streets, schools, railroad crossings, and construction sites. They use hand signals, stop signs, and flagging equipment to manage flow and prevent accidents In Iowa the median pay is $41,240 a year, 8% above the national median of $38,100.
$41,240median pay in Iowa, per year
$37,750–$44,200middle half earn
170employed in Iowa
$38,100U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Iowa
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Iowa or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
MDwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
SpeakingSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningMonitoringCritical ThinkingCoordinationService OrientationJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
Public Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish Language
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Crossing Guards and Flaggers.
Licenses and training in Iowa
Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in other states
North Dakota · $60,230California · $50,610Washington · $48,940Minnesota · $48,100Oregon · $47,110Wyoming · $47,070South Dakota · $46,940New Hampshire · $45,980Vermont · $45,410New York · $44,730
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against crossing guards and flaggers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against crossing guards and flaggers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 33-9091.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Iowa, annual.