SOC 33-9091
Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Risk Score
⚠️47/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥90,180
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$38K
$30K – $61K
Projected Growth
📈+3.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖53/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Crossing Guards and Flaggers face a risk score of 47/100 — 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 →
💡 Workers in this field earn $38K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 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 →
⚠️ 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
🛡️ 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
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 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% |