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Flagger and Crossing Guard

Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.

Annual openings

381

Median wage

$37,620

Typical education

High school (GED)

Growth 2026–2032

+8%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

High school (GED)

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Work experience

No previous work experience is required.

There is a high need for flaggers on big infrastructure construction projects. This is a great way to begin a career in construction.

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Automation exposure

Moderate exposure

Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.

A typical day

  1. Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
  2. Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
  3. Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
  4. Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
  5. Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
  6. Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic, as necessary.
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