Car runner demographics and statistics in the US
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Car runner gender statistics
9.9% of car runners are women and 90.1% of car runners are men.
- Male, 90.1%
- Female, 9.9%
Car runner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.1% |
| Female | 9.9% |
Car runner gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,829
Female income
$31,611
Car runner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in car runner positions over time. Currently, 9.9% of car runners are female.
Car runner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.06% | 6.94% |
| 2011 | 92.66% | 7.34% |
| 2012 | 93.58% | 6.42% |
| 2013 | 92.09% | 7.91% |
| 2014 | 92.76% | 7.24% |
| 2015 | 93.34% | 6.66% |
| 2016 | 92.94% | 7.06% |
| 2017 | 92.53% | 7.47% |
| 2018 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2019 | 91.68% | 8.32% |
| 2020 | 90.63% | 9.37% |
| 2021 | 90.14% | 9.86% |
Car runner related jobs gender ratio
We compared car runners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Car Runner | 90% | 10% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Car runner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among car runners is White, which makes up 67.6% of all car runners. Comparatively, 11.3% of car runners are Black or African American and 10.9% of car runners are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.6%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Car runner race
| Car runner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Car runner race and ethnicity over time
See how car runner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Car runner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.09% | 12.64% | 3.14% | 11.28% |
| 2011 | 68.11% | 13.88% | 2.87% | 11.99% |
| 2012 | 68.77% | 11.62% | 3.30% | 13.07% |
| 2013 | 70.94% | 11.85% | 2.55% | 11.46% |
| 2014 | 69.48% | 11.39% | 3.25% | 12.10% |
| 2015 | 69.85% | 11.71% | 3.26% | 11.32% |
| 2016 | 68.18% | 13.39% | 3.43% | 11.76% |
| 2017 | 69.06% | 11.36% | 3.75% | 12.12% |
| 2018 | 71.93% | 9.71% | 3.74% | 11.08% |
| 2019 | 72.28% | 10.66% | 3.36% | 10.30% |
| 2020 | 68.20% | 10.97% | 4.29% | 11.40% |
| 2021 | 67.60% | 11.27% | 4.07% | 10.88% |
Car runner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian car runners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american car runners have the lowest average salary at $32,516.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,659 |
| White | $32,777 |
| Black or African American | $32,516 |
| Asian | $33,161 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,035 |
Average car runner age
See how the average age of car runners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Car runner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 26.5 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 43 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 44.5 |
Car runner age breakdown
The average age of car runners is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the car runner population.
Car runner age breakdown
| Car Runner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Car runner educational attainment
The most common degree for car runners is high school diploma, with 43% of car runners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Car runners by degree level
| Car runner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Car runner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, car runners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,743 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, car runners earn a median annual income of $32,697 compared to $32,691 for car runners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,697 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,691 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,743 |
Car runner employment statistics
Company size where car runners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where car runners work.
Car runner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Car runner jobs by industry
The most common industries for car runners are automotive, hospitality and retail.
Car runner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 28% |
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Retail | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Car runner turnover and employment statistics
Car runner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for car runners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Car runner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Car runner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.17% |
| 2011 | 16.44% |
| 2012 | 14.74% |
| 2013 | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 11.13% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.28% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.88% |
| 2019 | 7.48% |
| 2020 | 9.78% |
| 2021 | 8.65% |
Average car runner tenure
The average car runner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 85 car runners resumes in Zippia's database.
Car runner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Car runner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of car 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Operator | 1.94% | 31,804 |
| Tractor Operator | 3.85% | 49,115 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Car Runner | 4.59% | - |
| Pigs Feet Cleaner | 4.67% | 35,476 |
| Cloth Packer | 6.68% | 16,114 |
| Web Press Jogger | 10.43% | 10,777 |
Similar car runner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Operator | 1.94% | 31,804 |
| Tractor Operator | 3.85% | 49,115 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Pigs Feet Cleaner | 4.67% | 35,476 |
| Cloth Packer | 6.68% | 16,114 |
| Web Press Jogger | 10.43% | 10,777 |
Foreign languages spoken by car runners
- Hmong, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Car runner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hmong | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
