Color blender vs finishing frame runner

The differences between color blenders and finishing frame runners can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a finishing frame runner has an average salary of $36,092, which is higher than the $31,083 average annual salary of a color blender.

Color blender vs finishing frame runner overview

	Color Blender	Finishing Frame Runner
Yearly salary	$31,083	$36,092
Hourly rate	$14.94	$17.35
Growth rate	3%	2%
Number of jobs	515	14,161
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 57%	High School Diploma, 43%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	-	-

Color blender vs finishing frame runner salary

Color blenders and finishing frame runners have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Color Blender	Finishing Frame Runner
Average salary	$31,083	$36,092
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $39,000	Between $23,000 And $56,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between color blender and finishing frame runner education

There are a few differences between a color blender and a finishing frame runner in terms of educational background:

	Color Blender	Finishing Frame Runner
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 57%	High School Diploma, 43%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Color blender vs finishing frame runner demographics

Here are the differences between color blenders' and finishing frame runners' demographics:

	Color Blender	Finishing Frame Runner
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 76.0% Female, 24.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.4% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 4.4% White, 54.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 14.4% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 4.4% White, 54.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between color blender and finishing frame runner duties and responsibilities

Color blender example responsibilities.

Move inventory from stock location, to production, by use of RF scan guns.
Stack finish containers on pallets per specifications.
Work with largest customer, Masterbrand / Decora, establishing new mixing techniques and standard processes.
Ensure efficient maintenance of assign rig equipment.

Finishing frame runner example responsibilities.

Measure, cut, assemble and install metal framing and decorative trim for windows, doorways and vents.
Carve designs and basic wood working, finish sanding and spraying of gesso and clay on frames, build spray booth.
Fasten border wire to springs, using metal clips and by twisting crimp wire around border wire and top of spring.
De-Package lenses using proper usage of manual dexterity and safety precautions.

Color blender vs finishing frame runner skills

Common color blender skills

Safety Practices, 92%
Equipment Problems, 6%
Safety Procedures, 2%

Common finishing frame runner skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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