Yard clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Yard clerk gender statistics
27.8% of yard clerks are women and 72.2% of yard clerks are men.
- Male, 72.2%
- Female, 27.8%
Yard clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.2% |
| Female | 27.8% |
Yard clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,071
Female income
$37,197
Yard clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in yard clerk positions over time. Currently, 27.8% of yard clerks are female.
Yard clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.15% | 28.85% |
| 2011 | 72.02% | 27.98% |
| 2012 | 72.58% | 27.42% |
| 2013 | 72.72% | 27.28% |
| 2014 | 73.27% | 26.73% |
| 2015 | 73.17% | 26.83% |
| 2016 | 73.18% | 26.82% |
| 2017 | 73.22% | 26.78% |
| 2018 | 73.57% | 26.43% |
| 2019 | 72.14% | 27.86% |
| 2020 | 73.14% | 26.86% |
| 2021 | 72.22% | 27.78% |
Yard clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared yard clerks 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 Clerk | 72% | 28% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Yard clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among yard clerks is White, which makes up 54.3% of all yard clerks. Comparatively, 23.2% of yard clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of yard clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 54.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.2%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Yard clerk race
| Yard clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Yard clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how yard clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Yard clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.09% | 10.30% | 5.88% | 19.83% |
| 2011 | 58.65% | 11.55% | 5.56% | 20.16% |
| 2012 | 58.74% | 11.52% | 5.55% | 20.33% |
| 2013 | 59.48% | 11.21% | 5.65% | 19.96% |
| 2014 | 58.79% | 11.38% | 5.69% | 20.24% |
| 2015 | 59.11% | 10.87% | 5.91% | 19.97% |
| 2016 | 57.90% | 11.10% | 5.83% | 20.75% |
| 2017 | 58.02% | 10.91% | 5.85% | 21.03% |
| 2018 | 58.34% | 9.79% | 6.26% | 21.59% |
| 2019 | 57.68% | 9.96% | 6.08% | 21.55% |
| 2020 | 55.85% | 9.81% | 6.55% | 21.67% |
| 2021 | 54.30% | 9.05% | 6.41% | 23.21% |
Yard clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino yard clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown yard clerks have the lowest average salary at $37,813.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,813 |
| White | $37,934 |
| Black or African American | $37,945 |
| Asian | $38,139 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,526 |
Average yard clerk age
See how the average age of yard clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Yard clerk 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 clerk age breakdown
The average age of yard clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the yard clerk population.
Yard clerk age breakdown
| Yard Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Yard clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for yard clerks is high school diploma, with 38% of yard clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Yard clerks by degree level
| Yard clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Yard clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, yard clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,385 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, yard clerks earn a median annual income of $39,500 compared to $38,093 for yard clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,385 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,143 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,500 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,093 |
Yard clerk employment statistics
Most yard clerks work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where yard clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where yard clerks work.
Yard clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Yard clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the yard clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most yard clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Yard clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 7% |
Yard clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for yard clerks are transportation, retail and professional.
Yard clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Yard clerk turnover and employment statistics
Yard clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for yard clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Yard clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Yard clerk 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 clerk tenure
The average yard clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 224 yard clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Yard clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Yard clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of yard clerks 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 Clerk | 6.40% | - |
| Telephone Messenger | 8.26% | 543 |
| Special Delivery Messenger | 9.48% | 11,551 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Jewelry Estimator | 10.63% | 14,849 |
| Process Equipment Operator | 11.70% | 82,286 |
| Operations/Dispatch | 17.25% | 60,313 |
Similar yard clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Messenger | 8.26% | 543 |
| Special Delivery Messenger | 9.48% | 11,551 |
| Parcel Assistant | 10.33% | 10,187 |
| Jewelry Estimator | 10.63% | 14,849 |
| Process Equipment Operator | 11.70% | 82,286 |
| Operations/Dispatch | 17.25% | 60,313 |
Foreign languages spoken by yard clerks
- Spanish, 100.0%
Yard clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |