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Yard hostler salary

Average yard hostler salary

$38,648

$18.58 hourly rate

Entry-level yard hostler salary
$29,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Yard Hostler Salaries

The average yard hostler salary in the United States is $38,648 annually, which equates to around $19 per hour. This role typically involves moving trailers and containers within yard facilities, and the salary can vary significantly based on factors such as location and years of experience.

In states like California and New York, yard hostlers often earn higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for logistics services. For instance, the average salary in California is reported to be around $45,000, while in Texas, it may be closer to $37,000. Understanding these regional differences can guide prospective employees in their career planning.

Salary Estimates Over Time

Over the past few years, the salary for yard hostlers has shown a steady increase, reflecting the growing importance of logistics in various industries. Entry-level positions typically start at a lower salary, while experienced yard hostlers can earn significantly more, especially in managerial roles.

Job Opportunities

Yard hostlers can find job opportunities across various sectors, including transportation, warehousing, and freight companies. Companies increasingly seek skilled workers who can efficiently manage yard operations, making this a promising career path.

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Columbus, OH$43,362
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Ryder System$45,209
J W Logistics Inc$37,519

Yard hostler salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for a yard hostler typically falls between $38,648 and $52,535.
zippia
$38,648yearly
glassdoor[1]
$52,535yearly
indeed[2]
$46,352yearly
comparably[3]
$46,874yearly
Salary.com[4]
$41,910yearly

Average yard hostler salary by state

The average yard hostler salary in Washington, Wisconsin, and Idaho are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average yard hostler salary states are Oklahoma, Texas, and Georgia.

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Highest paying states for yard hostlers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington$50,435$24.25
2Wisconsin$49,373$23.74
3Indiana$47,302$22.74
4Alaska$45,209$21.74
5Maine$48,575$23.35
6Connecticut$43,148$20.74
7Idaho$49,011$23.56
8Utah$39,779$19.12
9North Dakota$42,117$20.25
10West Virginia$40,484$19.46
11New Hampshire$43,283$20.81
12South Dakota$38,500$18.51
13Montana$39,078$18.79
14Rhode Island$43,232$20.78
15Delaware$42,540$20.45
16Nevada$42,011$20.20
17New York$44,468$21.38
18Iowa$39,933$19.20
19Kansas$37,213$17.89
20New Jersey$43,321$20.83
21Kentucky$38,889$18.70
22Ohio$35,966$17.29
23California$40,159$19.31
24Nebraska$39,413$18.95
25Michigan$38,828$18.67
26Illinois$38,923$18.71
27Vermont$41,086$19.75
28Minnesota$36,417$17.51
29Massachusetts$41,193$19.80
30Oregon$36,484$17.54
31Pennsylvania$35,578$17.10
32Colorado$35,767$17.20
33District of Columbia$41,780$20.09
34Maryland$37,374$17.97
35Tennessee$33,481$16.10
36Hawaii$39,367$18.93
37Missouri$34,938$16.80
38Arkansas$33,001$15.87
39South Carolina$31,445$15.12
40Mississippi$32,320$15.54
41Wyoming$34,983$16.82
42Arizona$33,290$16.00
43New Mexico$34,387$16.53
44Georgia$28,980$13.93
45North Carolina$31,127$14.96
46Virginia$33,386$16.05
47Alabama$28,590$13.75
48Oklahoma$31,113$14.96
49Louisiana$28,623$13.76
50Texas$30,506$14.67
51Florida$24,915$11.98

Highest paying cities for yard hostlers

The highest-paying cities for yard hostlers are Elizabeth, NJ, Reno, NV, and Wakefield, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Elizabeth, NJ$43,362$20.85
2Reno, NV$43,138$20.74
3Wakefield, MA$41,227$19.82
4Union City, CA$41,008$19.72
5Clearfield, UT$39,929$19.20
6Great Falls, MT$39,439$18.96
7Oswego, IL$38,959$18.73
8Kansas City, KS$37,560$18.06
9Portland, OR$36,564$17.58
10Shakopee, MN$36,364$17.48
11Marion, OH$36,182$17.40
12Denver, CO$35,792$17.21
13Kansas City, MO$35,193$16.92
14Amarillo, TX$33,824$16.26
15Phoenix, AZ$33,476$16.09
16Lawrenceville, GA$29,549$14.21

Yard hostler salary details

A yard hostler's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $51,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average yard hostler salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a yard hostler's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$51,000$4,250$25
75th Percentile$44,000$3,667$21
Average$38,648$3,221$19
25th Percentile$33,000$2,750$16
10th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14

Highest paying yard hostler jobs

The highest paying types of yard hostlers are switch crew supervisor, rail equipment operator, and mine motor engineer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Yard Jockey$44,440$3,703$21.373,910

Which companies pay yard hostlers the most?

Yard hostler salaries at Ryder System and Dairy Farmers of America are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average yard hostler salary at companies like United Natural Foods and Stericycle are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Ryder System$45,209$21.74
2Dairy Farmers of America$42,920$20.63
3United Natural Foods$42,767$20.56
4Stericycle$41,075$19.75
5Tesla$40,467$19.46
6KeHE$39,857$19.16
7Peet's Coffee$39,512$19.00
8CPC Logistics$39,480$18.98
9Parker Global Strategies$39,241$18.87
10Bah Express$38,599$18.56
11DSV Panalpina$38,522$18.52
12Neovia Logistics$38,461$18.49
13Geodis Wilson USA Inc$38,121$18.33
14Hollingsworth$38,106$18.32
15ProDrivers$38,054$18.30
16Southern Glazer's$37,884$18.21
17AKA$37,717$18.13
18Centerline Solutions$37,687$18.12
19The Complete Logistics Company$37,529$18.04
20J W Logistics Inc$37,519$18.04

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Yard hostler salary trends

The average yard hostler salary has risen by $8,018 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average yard hostler earned $30,630 annually, but today, they earn $38,648 a year. That works out to a 2% change in pay for yard hostlers over the last decade.

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Average yard hostler salary over time

Compare yard hostler salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Yard hostler salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$38,600$18.58+4.6%
2024$36,900$17.72-6.7%
2023$39,300$18.91+4.7%
2022$37,500$18.02-0.6%
2021$37,700$18.13+9.3%

Recently added yard hostler salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Red BullYard HostlerPine, AZ06/29/2025$43,827
Premium Transport StaffingClass C Yard HostlerSidman, PA06/28/2025$44,871
C.R. EnglandYard HostlerAlbany, OR06/27/2025$50,088
Performance Food GroupNight Yard Hostler-CDL A RequiredSacramento, CA06/26/2025$49,045
Centerline DriversLocal Class A Yard HostlerWaterbury, CT06/26/2025$54,262
Centerline DriversLocal Class A Yard HostlerKansas City, MO06/26/2025$54,262
C.R. EnglandYard HostlerWoodland, CA06/25/2025$50,088
WmYard Hostler-CdlLake City, GA06/24/2025$44,244
Stericycle Inc.Yard Hostler-CdlLake City, GA06/23/2025$44,244
ThyssenkruppYard Hostler-Fountain INN SCFountain Inn, SC06/21/2025$50,088

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