Yard foreman demographics and statistics in the US
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Yard foreman gender statistics
3.3% of yard foremen are women and 96.7% of yard foremen are men.
- Male, 96.7%
- Female, 3.3%
Yard foreman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.7% |
| Female | 3.3% |
Yard foreman gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,979
Female income
$46,166
Yard foreman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in yard foreman positions over time. Currently, 3.3% of yard foremen are female.
Yard foreman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.74% | 2.26% |
| 2011 | 97.73% | 2.27% |
| 2012 | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 2013 | 98.01% | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 97.82% | 2.18% |
| 2015 | 97.35% | 2.65% |
| 2016 | 97.56% | 2.44% |
| 2017 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2018 | 97.15% | 2.85% |
| 2019 | 97.71% | 2.29% |
| 2020 | 97.39% | 2.61% |
| 2021 | 96.75% | 3.25% |
Yard foreman related jobs gender ratio
We compared yard foremen with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, material crew supervisor and yard foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Move Coordinator | 29% | 71% |
| Warehouse Manager/Driver | 96% | 4% |
| Yard Foreman | 97% | 3% |
| Material Crew Supervisor | 97% | 3% |
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Yard foreman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among yard foremen is White, which makes up 59.4% of all yard foremen. Comparatively, 18.0% of yard foremen are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of yard foremen are Black or African American.
- White, 59.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Yard foreman race
| Yard foreman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Yard foreman race and ethnicity over time
See how yard foreman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Yard foreman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.95% | 10.20% | 5.97% | 14.36% |
| 2011 | 68.58% | 10.37% | 5.39% | 12.94% |
| 2012 | 68.25% | 8.55% | 5.62% | 14.20% |
| 2013 | 68.16% | 10.30% | 4.77% | 13.93% |
| 2014 | 65.93% | 10.20% | 5.58% | 14.86% |
| 2015 | 65.99% | 10.73% | 5.09% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 65.11% | 10.72% | 5.07% | 16.03% |
| 2017 | 63.87% | 11.45% | 6.66% | 14.77% |
| 2018 | 64.02% | 10.04% | 6.26% | 16.82% |
| 2019 | 63.40% | 9.73% | 6.30% | 17.63% |
| 2020 | 61.43% | 10.62% | 5.41% | 17.18% |
| 2021 | 59.37% | 10.31% | 6.53% | 17.99% |
Yard foreman wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown yard foremen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american yard foremen have the lowest average salary at $50,326.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,756 |
| White | $51,254 |
| Black or African American | $50,326 |
| Asian | $50,759 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,814 |
Average yard foreman age
See how the average age of yard foremen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Yard foreman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 51 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 |
Yard foreman age breakdown
The average age of yard foremen is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the yard foreman population.
Yard foreman age breakdown
| Yard Foreman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Yard foreman educational attainment
The most common degree for yard foremen is high school diploma, with 45% of yard foremen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Yard foremen by degree level
| Yard foreman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Yard foreman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, yard foremen with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $56,462 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, yard foremen earn a median annual income of $52,259 compared to $49,738 for yard foremen with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,462 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,844 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,259 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,738 |
Yard foreman employment statistics
Most yard foremen work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where yard foremen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where yard foremen work.
Yard foreman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Yard foreman jobs by company type
Employees with the yard foreman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most yard foremen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Yard foreman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 3% |
Yard foreman jobs by industry
The most common industries for yard foremen are construction, retail and manufacturing.
Yard foreman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 25% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Government | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Yard foreman turnover and employment statistics
Yard foreman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for yard foremen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Yard foreman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Yard foreman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.73% |
| 2011 | 6.61% |
| 2012 | 4.57% |
| 2013 | 4.83% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.32% |
| 2017 | 2.10% |
| 2018 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 2.84% |
| 2021 | 3.63% |
Average yard foreman tenure
The average yard foreman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,654 yard foremen resumes in Zippia's database.
Yard foreman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Yard foreman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of yard foremen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Inspector Packer | 4.53% | 33,923 |
| Car Detailer | 4.91% | 11,302 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Yard Foreman | 8.13% | - |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar yard foreman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Inspector Packer | 4.53% | 33,923 |
| Car Detailer | 4.91% | 11,302 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by yard foremen
- Spanish, 100.0%
Yard foreman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
