Yard inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Yard inspector gender statistics
2.0% of yard inspectors are women and 98.0% of yard inspectors are men.
- Male, 98.0%
- Female, 2.0%
Yard inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.0% |
| Female | 2.0% |
Yard inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,190
Female income
$47,300
Yard inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in yard inspector positions over time. Currently, 2.0% of yard inspectors are female.
Yard inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.84% | 2.16% |
| 2011 | 97.82% | 2.18% |
| 2012 | 97.92% | 2.08% |
| 2013 | 98.01% | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 98.01% | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 98.09% | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 98.01% | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 98.00% | 2.00% |
| 2018 | 98.06% | 1.94% |
| 2019 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 97.95% | 2.05% |
| 2021 | 97.96% | 2.04% |
Yard inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared yard inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Yard Inspector | 98% | 2% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Yard inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among yard inspectors is White, which makes up 61.4% of all yard inspectors. Comparatively, 16.6% of yard inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of yard inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Yard inspector race
| Yard inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Yard inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how yard inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Yard inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.54% | 9.65% | 6.53% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 66.84% | 10.93% | 6.01% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 66.91% | 10.97% | 6.65% | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 67.04% | 11.05% | 6.06% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 67.41% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 66.38% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 14.75% |
| 2016 | 66.89% | 10.49% | 5.93% | 14.55% |
| 2017 | 67.01% | 9.58% | 6.41% | 14.58% |
| 2018 | 68.07% | 9.35% | 6.39% | 13.68% |
| 2019 | 67.16% | 9.27% | 6.03% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 64.23% | 9.18% | 6.93% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 61.36% | 9.63% | 7.52% | 16.60% |
Yard inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian yard inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american yard inspectors have the lowest average salary at $52,450.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,670 |
| White | $56,083 |
| Black or African American | $52,450 |
| Asian | $57,692 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,202 |
Average yard inspector age
See how the average age of yard inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Yard inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Yard inspector age breakdown
The average age of yard inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the yard inspector population.
Yard inspector age breakdown
| Yard Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Yard inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for yard inspectors is high school diploma, with 55% of yard inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Yard inspectors by degree level
| Yard inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Yard inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, yard inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $71,658 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, yard inspectors earn a median annual income of $58,662 compared to $52,441 for yard inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,658 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,107 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,662 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,441 |
Yard inspector employment statistics
Company size where yard inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where yard inspectors work.
Yard inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Yard inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for yard inspectors are transportation, energy and manufacturing.
Yard inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 22% |
| Energy | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Yard inspector turnover and employment statistics
Yard inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for yard inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Yard inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Yard inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average yard inspector tenure
The average yard inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 61 yard inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Yard inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 46% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Yard inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of yard inspectors 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 Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Module Operator | 4.75% | 52,540 |
| Porcelain Technician | 5.24% | 6,221 |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Post-Process Operator | 8.41% | 52,455 |
| Chemical Compounder Helper | 8.89% | 15,810 |
| Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,304 |
Similar yard inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Module Operator | 4.75% | 52,540 |
| Porcelain Technician | 5.24% | 6,221 |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Post-Process Operator | 8.41% | 52,455 |
| Chemical Compounder Helper | 8.89% | 15,810 |
| Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,304 |
Foreign languages spoken by yard inspectors
The most common foreign language among yard inspectors is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Sicilian at 14.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Sicilian, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
Yard inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Sicilian | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |