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Job outlook for yard spotters in the United States
Are yard spotter jobs in demand?
Yes, yard spotter jobs are in demand. Yard spotter demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Yard spotter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of yard spotter jobs and the average yard spotter salary over time.
Yard spotter jobs over time
Yard spotter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,506 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,576 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,712 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,657 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,490 | 0.00% |
Average yard spotter salary over time
Yard spotter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,542 | $19.97 | +5.5% |
| 2024 | $39,392 | $18.94 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $37,724 | $18.14 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $36,095 | $17.35 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $34,680 | $16.67 | +3.9% |
Yard spotter jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of yard spotter job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where yard spotters earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for yard spotters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 64 | 1% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 38 | 1% |
| 3 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 36 | 1% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 33 | 1% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 29 | 1% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 21 | 1% |
| 7 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 19 | 1% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 7 | 1% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 6 | 1% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 4 | 1% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 53 | 0% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 27 | 0% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 19 | 0% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 12 | 0% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 11 | 0% |
| 16 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 4 | 0% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 3 | 0% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 3 | 0% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 3 | 0% |
| 20 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 1 | 0% |
Most common cities for yard spotters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belvidere | 2 | 8% | $41,467 |
| 2 | Fremont | 2 | 8% | $47,562 |
| 3 | Aberdeen | 2 | 7% | $38,891 |
| 4 | Valparaiso | 2 | 6% | $44,521 |
| 5 | Saint Cloud | 2 | 3% | $44,546 |
| 6 | Davenport | 2 | 2% | $43,881 |
| 7 | Olathe | 2 | 1% | $40,585 |
| 8 | Rockford | 2 | 1% | $41,460 |