Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary in South Carolina

Crossing guards and flaggers in South Carolina earn the most in Charleston (average $68,970 a year) and the least in Greenville ($32,530), across the 3 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the crossing guards and flaggers average at $39,460 and the median at $32,690 for 1,050 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,350.

Crossing Guards and Flaggers average salary by city in South Carolina

Charleston$68,970
Columbia$36,230
Greenville$32,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$68,970	$73,990	$40,310	$55,093	101
Columbia	$36,230	$32,690	$28,080	$30,868	94
Greenville	$32,530	$31,630	$28,690	$27,969	93

*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 South Carolina

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.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.