Yard hostler demographics and statistics in the US
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Yard hostler demographics by:
Yard hostler gender statistics
8.2% of yard hostlers are women and 91.8% of yard hostlers are men.
- Male, 91.8%
- Female, 8.2%
Yard hostler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.8% |
| Female | 8.2% |
Yard hostler gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,251
Female income
$36,643
Yard hostler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in yard hostler positions over time. Currently, 8.2% of yard hostlers are female.
Yard hostler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.46% | 7.54% |
| 2011 | 92.03% | 7.97% |
| 2012 | 92.90% | 7.10% |
| 2013 | 92.98% | 7.02% |
| 2014 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2015 | 97.47% | 2.53% |
| 2016 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2017 | 93.67% | 6.33% |
| 2018 | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 2019 | 96.12% | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 95.59% | 4.41% |
| 2021 | 91.83% | 8.17% |
Yard hostler related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Hostler | 92% | 8% |
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Yard hostler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among yard hostlers is White, which makes up 70.6% of all yard hostlers. Comparatively, 11.2% of yard hostlers are Black or African American and 11.1% of yard hostlers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.6%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Yard hostler race
| Yard hostler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Yard hostler race and ethnicity over time
See how yard hostler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Yard hostler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.57% | 10.95% | 0.68% | 11.84% |
| 2011 | 74.94% | 12.20% | 0.89% | 10.45% |
| 2012 | 73.14% | 12.81% | 0.56% | 12.10% |
| 2013 | 76.31% | 9.73% | 0.82% | 10.77% |
| 2014 | 75.75% | 9.60% | 0.38% | 11.05% |
| 2015 | 78.66% | 8.56% | 0.95% | 9.25% |
| 2016 | 77.60% | 8.93% | 1.68% | 10.50% |
| 2017 | 75.57% | 10.04% | 0.71% | 10.94% |
| 2018 | 77.05% | 7.92% | 0.76% | 11.17% |
| 2019 | 74.62% | 9.81% | 1.78% | 11.02% |
| 2020 | 72.65% | 11.05% | 0.23% | 11.66% |
| 2021 | 70.55% | 11.23% | 1.92% | 11.08% |
Yard hostler wage gap by race
According to our data, white yard hostlers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american yard hostlers have the lowest average salary at $35,648.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,064 |
| White | $39,985 |
| Black or African American | $35,648 |
| Asian | $39,410 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,296 |
Average yard hostler age
See how the average age of yard hostlers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Yard hostler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 48 | |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
Yard hostler age breakdown
The average age of yard hostlers is 40+ years years old, representing 76% of the yard hostler population.
Yard hostler age breakdown
| Yard Hostler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 76% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Yard hostler educational attainment
The most common degree for yard hostlers is high school diploma, with 48% of yard hostlers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Yard hostlers by degree level
| Yard hostler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Yard hostler employment statistics
Most yard hostlers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where yard hostlers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where yard hostlers work.
Yard hostler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Yard hostler jobs by company type
Employees with the yard hostler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most yard hostlers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Yard hostler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 2% |
Yard hostler jobs by industry
The most common industries for yard hostlers are transportation, professional and retail.
Yard hostler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 40% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Yard hostler turnover and employment statistics
Yard hostler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for yard hostlers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Yard hostler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Yard hostler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.98% |
| 2011 | 1.67% |
| 2012 | 1.55% |
| 2013 | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 1.48% |
| 2015 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 1.71% |
| 2018 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 2.94% |
| 2021 | 1.87% |
Average yard hostler tenure
The average yard hostler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 337 yard hostlers resumes in Zippia's database.
Yard hostler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Yard hostler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of yard hostlers 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 |
| Packing Associate | 4.53% | 14,718 |
| Auto Detailer | 4.91% | 11,018 |
| Combined Rail Operator | 10.74% | 29,768 |
| Yard Hostler | 11.69% | - |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar yard hostler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Packing Associate | 4.53% | 14,718 |
| Auto Detailer | 4.91% | 11,018 |
| Combined Rail Operator | 10.74% | 29,768 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by yard hostlers
The most common foreign language among yard hostlers is Spanish at 69.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 7.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 69.2%
- Russian, 7.7%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Turkish, 7.7%
Yard hostler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.2% |
| Russian | 7.7% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Turkish | 7.7% |
