Yard assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Yard assistant gender statistics
14.8% of yard assistants are women and 85.2% of yard assistants are men.
- Male, 85.2%
- Female, 14.8%
Yard assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.2% |
| Female | 14.8% |
Yard assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,373
Female income
$34,563
Yard assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in yard assistant positions over time. Currently, 14.8% of yard assistants are female.
Yard assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.51% | 15.49% |
| 2011 | 85.07% | 14.93% |
| 2012 | 85.42% | 14.58% |
| 2013 | 85.51% | 14.49% |
| 2014 | 85.85% | 14.15% |
| 2015 | 85.79% | 14.21% |
| 2016 | 85.80% | 14.20% |
| 2017 | 85.82% | 14.18% |
| 2018 | 86.03% | 13.97% |
| 2019 | 85.14% | 14.86% |
| 2020 | 85.77% | 14.23% |
| 2021 | 85.19% | 14.81% |
Yard assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared yard assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Yard Assistant | 85% | 15% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Yard assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among yard assistants is White, which makes up 58.3% of all yard assistants. Comparatively, 21.7% of yard assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of yard assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.7%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Yard assistant race
| Yard assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Yard assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how yard assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Yard assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.11% | 8.55% | 5.47% | 18.32% |
| 2011 | 62.68% | 9.80% | 5.14% | 18.66% |
| 2012 | 62.77% | 9.78% | 5.14% | 18.83% |
| 2013 | 63.51% | 9.46% | 5.24% | 18.46% |
| 2014 | 62.82% | 9.63% | 5.28% | 18.73% |
| 2015 | 63.13% | 9.13% | 5.49% | 18.47% |
| 2016 | 61.93% | 9.36% | 5.42% | 19.25% |
| 2017 | 62.05% | 9.16% | 5.44% | 19.53% |
| 2018 | 62.37% | 8.05% | 5.85% | 20.08% |
| 2019 | 61.71% | 8.21% | 5.66% | 20.05% |
| 2020 | 59.88% | 8.06% | 6.14% | 20.17% |
| 2021 | 58.33% | 7.30% | 6.00% | 21.70% |
Yard assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino yard assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown yard assistants have the lowest average salary at $35,135.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,135 |
| White | $35,246 |
| Black or African American | $35,257 |
| Asian | $35,437 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,795 |
Average yard assistant age
See how the average age of yard assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Yard assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 36 |
| Unknown | 30 | 38 |
| Asian | 39 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 39 |
Yard assistant age breakdown
The average age of yard assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the yard assistant population.
Yard assistant age breakdown
| Yard Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Yard assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for yard assistants is high school diploma, with 39% of yard assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Yard assistants by degree level
| Yard assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Yard assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, yard assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,445 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, yard assistants earn a median annual income of $36,698 compared to $35,394 for yard assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,445 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,513 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,698 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,394 |
Yard assistant employment statistics
Most yard assistants work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where yard assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where yard assistants work.
Yard assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Yard assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the yard assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most yard assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Yard assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 3% |
Yard assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for yard assistants are construction, retail and manufacturing.
Yard assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 23% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Yard assistant turnover and employment statistics
Yard assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for yard assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Yard assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Yard assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 7.51% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.24% |
Average yard assistant tenure
The average yard assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 505 yard assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Yard assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Yard assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of yard assistants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Assistant | 6.40% | - |
| Office Messenger | 8.26% | 31,065 |
| Letter Carrier Technician | 9.48% | 21,173 |
| Business Mail Entry Clerk | 10.33% | 126,843 |
| Senior Material Planner | 10.63% | 38,641 |
| Flat Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 44,137 |
| Emergency Communications Technician | 17.25% | 61,970 |
Similar yard assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Office Messenger | 8.26% | 31,065 |
| Letter Carrier Technician | 9.48% | 21,173 |
| Business Mail Entry Clerk | 10.33% | 126,843 |
| Senior Material Planner | 10.63% | 38,641 |
| Flat Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 44,137 |
| Emergency Communications Technician | 17.25% | 61,970 |
Foreign languages spoken by yard assistants
The most common foreign language among yard assistants is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 10.0% and Czech is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
- Czech, 5.0%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- French, 5.0%
- Other, 15.0%
Yard assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |
| Czech | 5.0% |
| Japanese | 5.0% |
| French | 5.0% |
| Other | 15.0% |
