Yard manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Yard manager gender statistics
8.7% of yard managers are women and 91.3% of yard managers are men.
- Male, 91.3%
- Female, 8.7%
Yard manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.3% |
| Female | 8.7% |
Yard manager gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,426
Female income
$47,414
Yard manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in yard manager positions over time. Currently, 8.7% of yard managers are female.
Yard manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.86% | 6.14% |
| 2011 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2012 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2013 | 94.55% | 5.45% |
| 2014 | 94.07% | 5.93% |
| 2015 | 92.85% | 7.15% |
| 2016 | 93.39% | 6.61% |
| 2017 | 92.07% | 7.93% |
| 2018 | 92.34% | 7.66% |
| 2019 | 93.77% | 6.23% |
| 2020 | 92.94% | 7.06% |
| 2021 | 91.30% | 8.70% |
Yard manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared yard managers 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% |
| Yard Manager | 91% | 9% |
| Warehouse Manager/Driver | 96% | 4% |
| Yard Foreman | 97% | 3% |
| Material Crew Supervisor | 97% | 3% |
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Yard manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among yard managers is White, which makes up 58.7% of all yard managers. Comparatively, 18.1% of yard managers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of yard managers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Yard manager race
| Yard manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Yard manager race and ethnicity over time
See how yard manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Yard manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.28% | 10.67% | 5.92% | 14.46% |
| 2011 | 67.91% | 10.84% | 5.35% | 13.04% |
| 2012 | 67.58% | 9.02% | 5.58% | 14.30% |
| 2013 | 67.49% | 10.78% | 4.73% | 14.03% |
| 2014 | 65.26% | 10.67% | 5.54% | 14.96% |
| 2015 | 65.32% | 11.20% | 5.05% | 15.34% |
| 2016 | 64.45% | 11.19% | 5.03% | 16.13% |
| 2017 | 63.20% | 11.93% | 6.61% | 14.87% |
| 2018 | 63.35% | 10.51% | 6.21% | 16.92% |
| 2019 | 62.73% | 10.21% | 6.26% | 17.73% |
| 2020 | 60.77% | 11.10% | 5.36% | 17.28% |
| 2021 | 58.70% | 10.78% | 6.49% | 18.09% |
Yard manager wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown yard managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american yard managers have the lowest average salary at $55,163.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,943 |
| White | $56,960 |
| Black or African American | $55,163 |
| Asian | $55,998 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,105 |
Average yard manager age
See how the average age of yard managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Yard manager 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 manager age breakdown
The average age of yard managers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the yard manager population.
Yard manager age breakdown
| Yard Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Yard manager educational attainment
The most common degree for yard managers is high school diploma, with 34% of yard managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Yard managers by degree level
| Yard manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Yard manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, yard managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $67,502 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, yard managers earn a median annual income of $58,934 compared to $54,037 for yard managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,502 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,345 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,934 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,037 |
Yard manager employment statistics
Most yard managers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where yard managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where yard managers work.
Yard manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Yard manager jobs by company type
Employees with the yard manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most yard managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Yard manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 0% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 3% |
Yard manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for yard managers are manufacturing, construction and retail.
Yard manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Yard manager turnover and employment statistics
Yard manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for yard managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Yard manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Yard manager 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 manager tenure
The average yard manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,866 yard managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Yard manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Yard manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of yard managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Picker And Packer | 4.53% | 67,478 |
| Detail Technician | 4.91% | 10,951 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Yard Manager | 8.13% | - |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar yard manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Picker And Packer | 4.53% | 67,478 |
| Detail Technician | 4.91% | 10,951 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by yard managers
The most common foreign language among yard managers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 4.2%
- Italian, 4.2%
- French, 2.1%
- Other, 14.5%
Yard manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.2% |
| Italian | 4.2% |
| French | 2.1% |
| Other | 14.5% |
