Yard conductor demographics and statistics in the US
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Yard conductor gender statistics
8.0% of yard conductors are women and 92.0% of yard conductors are men.
- Male, 92.0%
- Female, 8.0%
Yard conductor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.0% |
| Female | 8.0% |
Yard conductor gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,868
Female income
$51,731
Yard conductor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in yard conductor positions over time. Currently, 8.0% of yard conductors are female.
Yard conductor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.82% | 8.18% |
| 2011 | 92.34% | 7.66% |
| 2012 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 2013 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 2014 | 94.40% | 5.60% |
| 2015 | 93.49% | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 93.01% | 6.99% |
| 2017 | 92.36% | 7.64% |
| 2018 | 92.68% | 7.32% |
| 2019 | 92.31% | 7.69% |
| 2020 | 94.81% | 5.19% |
| 2021 | 92.00% | 8.00% |
Yard conductor related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Conductor | 92% | 8% |
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Yard conductor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among yard conductors is White, which makes up 75.3% of all yard conductors. Comparatively, 9.7% of yard conductors are Black or African American and 7.5% of yard conductors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 75.3%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Yard conductor race
| Yard conductor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Yard conductor race and ethnicity over time
See how yard conductor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Yard conductor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.77% | 14.20% | 0.58% | 3.70% |
| 2011 | 79.48% | 12.35% | 0.52% | 5.22% |
| 2012 | 80.58% | 12.23% | 0.36% | 5.58% |
| 2013 | 79.43% | 11.71% | 0.67% | 5.35% |
| 2014 | 79.18% | 12.13% | 0.98% | 6.07% |
| 2015 | 82.09% | 9.86% | 0.15% | 5.46% |
| 2016 | 78.92% | 11.89% | 0.90% | 6.49% |
| 2017 | 78.10% | 12.59% | 0.73% | 6.02% |
| 2018 | 77.66% | 12.94% | 1.06% | 7.45% |
| 2019 | 76.53% | 11.05% | 0.51% | 8.84% |
| 2020 | 71.29% | 13.87% | 0.49% | 9.25% |
| 2021 | 75.32% | 9.66% | 1.93% | 7.51% |
Yard conductor wage gap by race
According to our data, white yard conductors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino yard conductors have the lowest average salary at $50,683.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,143 |
| White | $55,011 |
| Black or African American | $50,740 |
| Asian | $51,885 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,683 |
Average yard conductor age
See how the average age of yard conductors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Yard conductor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 46 | |
| Black or African American | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Yard conductor age breakdown
The average age of yard conductors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the yard conductor population.
Yard conductor age breakdown
| Yard Conductor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Yard conductor educational attainment
The most common degree for yard conductors is high school diploma, with 40% of yard conductors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 30%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 30%
Yard conductors by degree level
| Yard conductor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 30% |
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Yard conductor employment statistics
Company size where yard conductors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where yard conductors work.
Yard conductor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Yard conductor turnover and employment statistics
Yard conductor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for yard conductors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Yard conductor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Yard conductor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 2.10% |
| 2012 | 2.60% |
| 2013 | 1.63% |
| 2014 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 3.18% |
| 2016 | 3.59% |
| 2017 | 2.53% |
| 2018 | 2.92% |
| 2019 | 1.81% |
| 2020 | 4.20% |
| 2021 | 7.18% |
Average yard conductor tenure
The average yard conductor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26 yard conductors resumes in Zippia's database.
Yard conductor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Yard conductor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of yard conductors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Yard Conductor | 7.36% | - |
| Railway Engineer | 8.64% | 670 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar yard conductor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Railway Engineer | 8.64% | 670 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |