Yard switch operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Yard switch operator demographics by:
Yard switch operator gender statistics
6.5% of yard switch operators are women and 93.5% of yard switch operators are men.
- Male, 93.5%
- Female, 6.5%
Yard switch operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.5% |
| Female | 6.5% |
Yard switch operator gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,049
Female income
$37,911
Yard switch operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in yard switch operator positions over time. Currently, 6.5% of yard switch operators are female.
Yard switch operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.82% | 1.18% |
| 2011 | 98.07% | 1.93% |
| 2012 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2013 | 97.23% | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 96.30% | 3.70% |
| 2015 | 96.28% | 3.72% |
| 2016 | 95.96% | 4.04% |
| 2017 | 94.65% | 5.35% |
| 2018 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2019 | 96.10% | 3.90% |
| 2020 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2021 | 93.55% | 6.45% |
Yard switch operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Switch Operator | 94% | 6% |
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Yard switch operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among yard switch operators is White, which makes up 55.9% of all yard switch operators. Comparatively, 16.5% of yard switch operators are Hispanic or Latino and 16.4% of yard switch operators are Black or African American.
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 16.4%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Yard switch operator race
| Yard switch operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 16.4% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Yard switch operator race and ethnicity over time
See how yard switch operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Yard switch operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.78% | 7.59% | 3.80% | 13.27% |
| 2011 | 67.89% | 12.58% | 3.80% | 13.38% |
| 2012 | 69.11% | 17.82% | 1.78% | 8.67% |
| 2013 | 71.54% | 13.97% | 3.21% | 8.84% |
| 2014 | 63.66% | 18.52% | 3.09% | 13.77% |
| 2015 | 64.43% | 19.36% | 2.46% | 11.26% |
| 2016 | 59.29% | 23.09% | 3.24% | 12.33% |
| 2017 | 66.65% | 15.49% | 3.35% | 10.79% |
| 2018 | 59.29% | 21.45% | 4.75% | 11.72% |
| 2019 | 65.42% | 15.49% | 3.44% | 13.00% |
| 2020 | 59.26% | 14.81% | 6.90% | 10.71% |
| 2021 | 55.87% | 16.37% | 5.79% | 16.52% |
Yard switch operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian yard switch operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown yard switch operators have the lowest average salary at $37,904.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,904 |
| White | $37,921 |
| Black or African American | $38,118 |
| Asian | $38,180 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,123 |
Average yard switch operator age
See how the average age of yard switch operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Yard switch operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Yard switch operator age breakdown
The average age of yard switch operators is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the yard switch operator population.
Yard switch operator age breakdown
| Yard Switch Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Yard switch operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 16%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Yard switch operators by degree level
| Yard switch operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Yard switch operator employment statistics
Most yard switch operators work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where yard switch operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where yard switch operators work.
Yard switch operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Yard switch operator jobs by company type
Employees with the yard switch operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most yard switch operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Yard switch operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 75% |
Yard switch operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for yard switch operators are transportation, professional and manufacturing.
Yard switch operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 35% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Yard switch operator turnover and employment statistics
Yard switch operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for yard switch operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Yard switch operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Yard switch operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 3.03% |
| 2012 | 5.85% |
| 2013 | 5.42% |
| 2014 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 1.96% |
| 2016 | 5.03% |
| 2017 | 2.96% |
| 2018 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 1.26% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average yard switch operator tenure
The average yard switch operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 209 yard switch operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Yard switch operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Yard switch operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of yard switch operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Trip Motor Operator | 8.64% | 26,336 |
| Yard Conductor | 10.74% | 4,094 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Yard Switch Operator | 20.72% | - |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar yard switch operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Trip Motor Operator | 8.64% | 26,336 |
| Yard Conductor | 10.74% | 4,094 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by yard switch operators
The most common foreign language among yard switch operators is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Polish, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Yard switch operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Polish | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
