Filter operator vs table runner

The differences between filter operators and table runners can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a filter operator has an average salary of $37,250, which is higher than the $32,530 average annual salary of a table runner.

The top three skills for a filter operator include filter cake, quality checks and assembly line. The most important skills for a table runner are bus tables, reset tables, and customer service.

Filter operator vs table runner overview

	Filter Operator	Table Runner
Yearly salary	$37,250	$32,530
Hourly rate	$17.91	$15.64
Growth rate	7%	17%
Number of jobs	29,531	14,411
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Filter operator vs table runner salary

Filter operators and table runners have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Filter Operator	Table Runner
Average salary	$37,250	$32,530
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $53,000	Between $25,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	Bridgewater, NJ	-
Highest paying state	Washington	-
Best paying company	American Water	-
Best paying industry	Retail	-

Differences between filter operator and table runner education

There are a few differences between a filter operator and a table runner in terms of educational background:

	Filter Operator	Table Runner
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Management	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Filter operator vs table runner demographics

Here are the differences between filter operators' and table runners' demographics:

	Filter Operator	Table Runner
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 83.1% Female, 16.9%	Male, 48.6% Female, 51.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Asian, 1.4% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Asian, 1.8% White, 69.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between filter operator and table runner duties and responsibilities

Filter operator example responsibilities.

Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Maintain proper communication with management and frac crews on/off-site.

Table runner example responsibilities.

Manage expediter window paying close attention to garnishes and presentation.
Maintain VIP guest list and ensure all VIP guest list members are accommodate appropriately.
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign station and service areas.
Skil in mixing, garnishing and serving specialize drinks.

Filter operator vs table runner skills

Common filter operator skills

Filter Cake, 35%
Quality Checks, 24%
Assembly Line, 21%
Safety Procedures, 19%

Common table runner skills

Bus Tables, 45%
Reset Tables, 41%
Customer Service, 15%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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