SOC 33-9091
Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ47/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ90,180
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$38K
$30K โ $61K
Projected Growth
๐+3.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค53/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Crossing Guards and Flaggers face a risk score of 47/100 โ 3 points above the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $38K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 47/100, Crossing Guards and Flaggers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like autonomous patrol and security robots are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 90,180 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in community relationship-building and trust development and de-escalation of volatile interpersonal confrontations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Crossing Guards and Flaggers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Autonomous patrol and security robots
AI-powered surveillance and threat detection systems
Automated access control and identity verification
Predictive policing and crime analytics
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Community relationship-building and trust development
De-escalation of volatile interpersonal confrontations
Physical apprehension and emergency response
Split-second judgment in life-threatening situations
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic, as necessary.
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
๐ป Technology Skills
Word processing software
Human resources software
Calendar and scheduling software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Law and Government
Psychology
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 57% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 55% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 23 | $59K | 53% |