Yard spotter demographics and statistics in the US
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Yard spotter gender statistics
6.0% of yard spotters are women and 94.0% of yard spotters are men.
- Male, 94.0%
- Female, 6.0%
Yard spotter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.0% |
| Female | 6.0% |
Yard spotter gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,275
Female income
$39,983
Yard spotter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in yard spotter positions over time. Currently, 6.0% of yard spotters are female.
Yard spotter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2011 | 95.35% | 4.65% |
| 2012 | 95.39% | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 95.19% | 4.81% |
| 2014 | 95.17% | 4.83% |
| 2015 | 95.23% | 4.77% |
| 2016 | 94.79% | 5.21% |
| 2017 | 94.93% | 5.07% |
| 2018 | 94.64% | 5.36% |
| 2019 | 94.21% | 5.79% |
| 2020 | 94.14% | 5.86% |
| 2021 | 93.95% | 6.05% |
Yard spotter related jobs gender ratio
We compared yard spotters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Yard Spotter | 94% | 6% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Yard spotter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among yard spotters is White, which makes up 57.8% of all yard spotters. Comparatively, 17.3% of yard spotters are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of yard spotters are Black or African American.
- White, 57.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Yard spotter race
| Yard spotter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Yard spotter race and ethnicity over time
See how yard spotter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Yard spotter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.16% | 12.28% | 4.29% | 13.56% |
| 2011 | 65.29% | 13.71% | 4.33% | 13.60% |
| 2012 | 66.17% | 13.02% | 4.26% | 13.56% |
| 2013 | 66.45% | 12.47% | 4.39% | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 65.11% | 13.15% | 4.44% | 14.23% |
| 2015 | 64.57% | 12.69% | 4.42% | 15.08% |
| 2016 | 64.72% | 12.48% | 4.52% | 15.04% |
| 2017 | 64.36% | 12.28% | 4.94% | 15.11% |
| 2018 | 65.46% | 12.09% | 4.67% | 14.45% |
| 2019 | 64.02% | 12.34% | 4.88% | 15.41% |
| 2020 | 60.27% | 13.30% | 5.46% | 15.44% |
| 2021 | 57.77% | 12.83% | 5.92% | 17.31% |
Yard spotter wage gap by race
According to our data, white yard spotters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american yard spotters have the lowest average salary at $41,649.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,148 |
| White | $42,869 |
| Black or African American | $41,649 |
| Asian | $42,312 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,407 |
Average yard spotter age
See how the average age of yard spotters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Yard spotter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Yard spotter age breakdown
The average age of yard spotters is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the yard spotter population.
Yard spotter age breakdown
| Yard Spotter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Yard spotter educational attainment
The most common degree for yard spotters is high school diploma, with 50% of yard spotters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 13% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Yard spotters by degree level
| Yard spotter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Yard spotter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, yard spotters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,965 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, yard spotters earn a median annual income of $42,633 compared to $42,022 for yard spotters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,022 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,633 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,965 |
Yard spotter employment statistics
Most yard spotters work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where yard spotters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where yard spotters work.
Yard spotter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Yard spotter jobs by company type
Employees with the yard spotter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most yard spotters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Yard spotter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 0% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 1% |
Yard spotter jobs by industry
The most common industries for yard spotters are transportation, manufacturing and professional.
Yard spotter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 34% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Yard spotter turnover and employment statistics
Yard spotter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for yard spotters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Yard spotter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Yard spotter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average yard spotter tenure
The average yard spotter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 465 yard spotters resumes in Zippia's database.
Yard spotter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Yard spotter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of yard spotters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,055 |
| Dock Operator | 3.85% | 43,536 |
| Garbage Pick Up Worker | 4.13% | 24,154 |
| Car Porter | 4.59% | 15,056 |
| Yard Spotter | 4.67% | - |
| Package Pick Up | 6.68% | 30,512 |
| Warp Worker | 10.43% | 19,341 |
Similar yard spotter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,055 |
| Dock Operator | 3.85% | 43,536 |
| Garbage Pick Up Worker | 4.13% | 24,154 |
| Car Porter | 4.59% | 15,056 |
| Package Pick Up | 6.68% | 30,512 |
| Warp Worker | 10.43% | 19,341 |
Foreign languages spoken by yard spotters
- Polish, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Yard spotter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
