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Job outlook for yard switch operators in the United States
Are yard switch operator jobs in demand?
No, yard switch operator jobs are not in demand. Yard switch operator demand is projected to decline -2% from 2018 to 2028.
Yard switch operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of yard switch operator jobs and the average yard switch operator salary over time.
Yard switch operator jobs over time
Yard switch operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,478 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,238 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,695 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,183 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,171 | 0.00% |
Average yard switch operator salary over time
Yard switch operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,724 | $18.14 | --0.7% |
| 2025 | $38,005 | $18.27 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | $36,166 | $17.39 | - |
| 2023 | $36,166 | $17.39 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $35,730 | $17.18 | +4.7% |
Yard switch operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of yard switch operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where yard switch operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for yard switch operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 131 | 19% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,225 | 18% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 155 | 15% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 99 | 13% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 896 | 10% |
| 6 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 99 | 7% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 69 | 1% |
| 8 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 55 | 1% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 40 | 1% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 36 | 1% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 33 | 1% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 32 | 1% |
| 13 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 29 | 1% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 26 | 1% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 17 | 1% |
| 16 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 15 | 1% |
| 17 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 10 | 1% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 10 | 1% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 4 | 1% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 3 | 1% |
Most common cities for yard switch operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Bergen | 1 | 2% | $39,190 |
| 2 | Smyrna | 1 | 2% | $29,050 |