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Job Description


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

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Job Requirements


	Experience: No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.

	Education: These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Crossing guards
Local Government (OES Designation)	44,950
Elementary and Secondary Schools	10,210
Other Support Services	6,070
Investigation and Security Services	2,820
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction	1,490
Employment Services	1,120
Other Specialty Trade Contractors	150
State Government (OES Designation)	80
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction	50
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	50

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Crossing guards
Average Annual Salary	$24,290
Average Hourly Wage	$11.68
Total Employment	68,530

Related Majors & Degrees

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Interesting Fact

The word "career" started out as a metaphor. It comes from Middle French "carrière", meaning "race course".

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