Board runner demographics and statistics in the US
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Board runner gender statistics
54.5% of board runners are women and 45.5% of board runners are men.
- Female, 54.5%
- Male, 45.5%
Board runner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% |
| Male | 45.5% |
Board runner gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,770
Female income
$32,325
Board runner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in board runner positions over time. Currently, 54.5% of board runners are female.
Board runner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.86% | 56.14% |
| 2011 | 44.03% | 55.97% |
| 2012 | 44.06% | 55.94% |
| 2013 | 44.74% | 55.26% |
| 2014 | 45.19% | 54.81% |
| 2015 | 46.32% | 53.68% |
| 2016 | 45.46% | 54.54% |
| 2017 | 44.63% | 55.37% |
| 2018 | 47.31% | 52.69% |
| 2019 | 46.35% | 53.65% |
| 2020 | 44.87% | 55.13% |
| 2021 | 45.45% | 54.55% |
Board runner related jobs gender ratio
We compared board runners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Board Runner | 45% | 55% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Board runner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among board runners is White, which makes up 53.1% of all board runners. Comparatively, 23.3% of board runners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of board runners are Black or African American.
- White, 53.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.3%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Board runner race
| Board runner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Board runner race and ethnicity over time
See how board runner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Board runner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.37% | 12.04% | 6.42% | 21.72% |
| 2011 | 58.04% | 12.19% | 6.36% | 20.84% |
| 2012 | 56.71% | 12.15% | 6.44% | 22.34% |
| 2013 | 57.94% | 11.63% | 6.28% | 21.71% |
| 2014 | 57.20% | 11.62% | 6.20% | 22.27% |
| 2015 | 58.05% | 11.61% | 6.48% | 21.22% |
| 2016 | 56.91% | 11.68% | 6.49% | 22.06% |
| 2017 | 55.94% | 12.32% | 6.61% | 22.22% |
| 2018 | 57.45% | 11.30% | 6.78% | 21.77% |
| 2019 | 58.72% | 10.89% | 6.52% | 21.06% |
| 2020 | 55.92% | 10.90% | 7.48% | 21.08% |
| 2021 | 53.11% | 10.80% | 7.49% | 23.33% |
Board runner wage gap by race
According to our data, white board runners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american board runners have the lowest average salary at $34,773.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,382 |
| White | $37,006 |
| Black or African American | $34,773 |
| Asian | $35,426 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,309 |
Average board runner age
See how the average age of board runners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Board runner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Board runner age breakdown
The average age of board runners is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the board runner population.
Board runner age breakdown
| Board Runner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Board runner educational attainment
The most common degree for board runners is bachelor's degree, with 33% of board runners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Board runners by degree level
| Board runner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Board runner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, board runners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,502 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, board runners earn a median annual income of $36,229 compared to $35,622 for board runners with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,502 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,466 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,229 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,622 |
Board runner employment statistics
Company size where board runners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where board runners work.
Board runner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Board runner jobs by industry
The most common industries for board runners are hospitality, health care and internet.
Board runner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 31% |
| Health Care | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Internet | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Board runner turnover and employment statistics
Board runner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for board runners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Board runner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Board runner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average board runner tenure
The average board runner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 85 board runners resumes in Zippia's database.
Board runner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Board runner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of board runners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Sampler | 4.47% | 751 |
| Stacking Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,694 |
| Board Runner | 4.90% | - |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Sieve Grader Tender | 8.41% | 606 |
| Returned Case Inspector | 8.89% | 38,169 |
| Photograph Sorter | 15.21% | 18,474 |
Similar board runner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Sampler | 4.47% | 751 |
| Stacking Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,694 |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Sieve Grader Tender | 8.41% | 606 |
| Returned Case Inspector | 8.89% | 38,169 |
| Photograph Sorter | 15.21% | 18,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by board runners
- Spanish, 100.0%
Board runner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |