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What is a log yard manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a log yard manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $25.52 an hour? That's $53,079 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -4% and produce -1,800 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreLog Yard ManagerUS Average
Salary
4.1

Avg. Salary $53,079

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.1

Growth rate -4%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
8.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.81%

Asian 1.07%

Black or African American 8.02%

Hispanic or Latino 9.24%

Unknown 4.91%

White 74.94%

Gender

female 24.00%

male 76.00%

Age - 40
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 40
Stress level
7.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.8

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a log yard manager

  1. Explore log yard manager education requirements

    Most common log yard manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    43.2 %

    High School Diploma

    29.7 %

    Associate

    16.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific log yard manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Log Yard77.65%
    Medicare22.35%
  3. Complete relevant log yard manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New log yard managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a log yard manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real log yard manager resumes.
  4. Research log yard manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage all administrative duties including payroll and ordering supplies.
    • Document all traps of every aircraft and ensure all arresting equipment are running safely and efficiently.
    • Schedule appointments and collect payment for CDL tests.
  5. Apply for log yard manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a log yard manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average log yard manager salary

The average log yard manager salary in the United States is $53,079 per year or $26 per hour. Log yard manager salaries range between $25,000 and $109,000 per year.

Average log yard manager salary
$53,079 Yearly
$25.52 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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