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Yard Jockey salary
Average yard jockey salary
$44,440
How much does a yard jockey make?
The average yard jockey salary in the United States is $44,440. Yard jockey salaries typically range between $33,000 and $58,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for yard jockeys is $21.37 per hour.
Yard jockey salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Yard jockeys earn the highest average salary in Hawaii.
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Where can a Yard Jockey earn more?
Yard Jockey Salaries By Experience Level
Yard Jockey salary estimates from across the web
Average yard jockey salary by state
Highest paying states for yard jockeys
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $53,855 | $25.89 |
| 2 | Alaska | $53,501 | $25.72 |
| 3 | South Dakota | $46,927 | $22.56 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $49,255 | $23.68 |
| 5 | Utah | $46,464 | $22.34 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $50,705 | $24.38 |
| 7 | Washington | $49,118 | $23.61 |
| 8 | Colorado | $48,650 | $23.39 |
| 9 | Montana | $47,260 | $22.72 |
| 10 | Maryland | $48,049 | $23.10 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $60,112 | $28.90 |
| 12 | Ohio | $43,226 | $20.78 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $43,353 | $20.84 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $46,358 | $22.29 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $46,199 | $22.21 |
| 16 | Indiana | $43,548 | $20.94 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $46,573 | $22.39 |
| 18 | New York | $49,468 | $23.78 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $48,022 | $23.09 |
| 20 | Vermont | $47,930 | $23.04 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $43,765 | $21.04 |
| 22 | Iowa | $44,223 | $21.26 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $43,890 | $21.10 |
| 24 | Illinois | $45,727 | $21.98 |
| 25 | Arizona | $44,493 | $21.39 |
| 26 | Kansas | $42,943 | $20.65 |
| 27 | California | $45,600 | $21.92 |
| 28 | Maine | $43,267 | $20.80 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $42,347 | $20.36 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $42,217 | $20.30 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $49,549 | $23.82 |
| 32 | Nevada | $43,757 | $21.04 |
| 33 | Michigan | $43,263 | $20.80 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $42,574 | $20.47 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $44,071 | $21.19 |
| 36 | Georgia | $40,302 | $19.38 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $40,008 | $19.23 |
| 38 | Missouri | $42,992 | $20.67 |
| 39 | Alabama | $40,524 | $19.48 |
| 40 | Massachusetts | $44,269 | $21.28 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $40,215 | $19.33 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $38,988 | $18.74 |
| 43 | Delaware | $41,926 | $20.16 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $40,529 | $19.49 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $38,541 | $18.53 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $35,856 | $17.24 |
| 47 | Virginia | $39,847 | $19.16 |
| 48 | Florida | $36,700 | $17.64 |
| 49 | Texas | $38,583 | $18.55 |
| 50 | Idaho | $38,180 | $18.36 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $37,631 | $18.09 |
Highest paying cities for yard jockeys
The highest-paying cities for yard jockeys are Albany, OR, Albany, NY, and Enfield, CT.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany, OR | $53,795 | $25.86 |
| 2 | Albany, NY | $50,184 | $24.13 |
| 3 | Enfield, CT | $49,513 | $23.80 |
| 4 | Denver, CO | $48,748 | $23.44 |
| 5 | Richmond, CA | $46,227 | $22.22 |
| 6 | Lincoln, NE | $46,120 | $22.17 |
| 7 | Chicago, IL | $45,772 | $22.01 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $44,516 | $21.40 |
| 9 | Urbandale, IA | $44,101 | $21.20 |
| 10 | Scranton, PA | $44,020 | $21.16 |
| 11 | Georgetown, KY | $43,952 | $21.13 |
| 12 | Indianapolis, IN | $43,480 | $20.90 |
| 13 | Findlay, OH | $43,385 | $20.86 |
| 14 | Kansas City, KS | $43,168 | $20.75 |
| 15 | Kansas City, MO | $43,100 | $20.72 |
| 16 | Knoxville, TN | $42,401 | $20.39 |
| 17 | Tulsa, OK | $40,686 | $19.56 |
| 18 | Birmingham, AL | $40,674 | $19.55 |
| 19 | Burlington, NC | $40,475 | $19.46 |
| 20 | Atlanta, GA | $40,472 | $19.46 |
Yard Jockey salary details
A yard jockey's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $58,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a yard jockey's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
| 75th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| Average | $44,440 | $3,703 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 10th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
Highest paying yard jockey jobs
The highest paying types of yard jockeys are operator and truck driver, driver/owner operator, and owner/operator.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver/Owner Operator | $169,793 | $14,149 | $81.63 | 170,784 |
| Owner/Operator | $167,288 | $13,941 | $80.43 | 119,599 |
| CDL Driver | $63,112 | $5,259 | $30.34 | 784,044 |
| Professional Driver | $49,556 | $4,130 | $23.83 | 1,043,986 |
| CDL Class A Driver | $52,203 | $4,350 | $25.10 | 696,903 |
| Commercial Driver | $46,852 | $3,904 | $22.53 | 1,016,123 |
Top companies hiring yard jockeys now:
Which companies pay yard jockeys the most?
Yard jockey salaries at Fortune Brands Home & Security and Ryder System are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average yard jockey salary at companies like Exel Inc. and Wells Enterprises are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fortune Brands Home & Security | $52,536 | $25.26 |
| 2 | Ryder System | $51,198 | $24.61 |
| 3 | Exel Inc. | $51,189 | $24.61 |
| 4 | Wells Enterprises | $51,157 | $24.59 |
| 5 | Tempur Sealy International | $51,081 | $24.56 |
| 6 | XPO Logistics | $50,902 | $24.47 |
| 7 | Dairy Farmers of America | $49,612 | $23.85 |
| 8 | Taylor Farms | $49,501 | $23.80 |
| 9 | Dayton Freight | $48,978 | $23.55 |
| 10 | R+L Carriers | $48,845 | $23.48 |
| 11 | United Natural Foods | $48,253 | $23.20 |
| 12 | Chico's FAS | $47,993 | $23.07 |
| 13 | Sauder's Eggs | $47,763 | $22.96 |
| 14 | Arconic | $47,680 | $22.92 |
| 15 | Clean Harbors | $47,583 | $22.88 |
| 16 | Estes Express Lines | $47,454 | $22.81 |
| 17 | Adidas America | $47,331 | $22.76 |
| 18 | Klosterman Bread | $47,235 | $22.71 |
| 19 | Cott | $47,157 | $22.67 |
| 20 | Harsco | $46,794 | $22.50 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Yard Jockey salary by industry
The average yard jockey salary varies across industries:
- The average yard jockey salary in the transportation industry is $46,844, the highest of any industry.
- The average yard jockey salary in the finance industry is $45,634.
- Yard jockeys in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $44,534, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for yard jockeys
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation | $46,844 | $22.52 |
| 2 | Education | $45,634 | $21.94 |
| 3 | Retail | $45,540 | $21.89 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $44,534 | $21.41 |
High Paying Yard Jockey Jobs
Yard Jockey salary trends
The average yard jockey salary has risen by $8,675 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average yard jockey earned $35,765 annually, but today, they earn $44,440 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for yard jockeys over the last decade.
Compare yard jockey salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average yard jockey salary over time
Compare yard jockey salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Yard Jockey salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,400 | $21.37 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $42,700 | $20.52 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $41,200 | $19.80 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $40,100 | $19.26 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $39,000 | $18.74 | +2.6% |
Recently added yard jockey salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prinsco | Yard Jockey/Yard Worker-CDL Required | Chatsworth, IL | 12/17/2024 | $50,088 |
| DHL (Deutsche Post | Yard Driver Non DOT | Goodyear, AZ | 12/17/2024 | $47,417 |
| Domino's | Yard Driver | Groveland, FL | 12/16/2024 | $48,001 |
| Kik Consumer Products | Yard Jockey-1St. Shift | Houston, TX | 12/16/2024 | $52,175 |
| Legacy Supply Chain | Class A Yard Driver | Ontario, CA | 12/16/2024 | $54,262 |
| McLane Company, Inc. | Yard Driver | Guilderland, NY | 12/16/2024 | $57,393 |
| Ontrac Logistics Inc. | Hostler Yard Driver | Reno, NV | 12/16/2024 | $45,914 |
| Target | Yard Driver | Topeka, KS | 12/16/2024 | $49,775 |
| Tcitransportation | Class A Yard Driver Hostler | Boone, CO | 12/16/2024 | $56,349 |
| Clean Harbors | Yard Driver-ASH & Trucks | Kimball, NE | 12/15/2024 | $55,306 |
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