Floor runner demographics and statistics in the US
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Floor runner gender statistics
48.2% of floor runners are women and 51.8% of floor runners are men.
- Male, 51.8%
- Female, 48.2%
Floor runner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.8% |
| Female | 48.2% |
Floor runner gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,004
Female income
$30,042
Floor runner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in floor runner positions over time. Currently, 48.2% of floor runners are female.
Floor runner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.06% | 47.94% |
| 2011 | 50.83% | 49.17% |
| 2012 | 50.91% | 49.09% |
| 2013 | 49.13% | 50.87% |
| 2014 | 53.88% | 46.12% |
| 2015 | 52.97% | 47.03% |
| 2016 | 53.15% | 46.85% |
| 2017 | 49.54% | 50.46% |
| 2018 | 52.20% | 47.80% |
| 2019 | 50.50% | 49.50% |
| 2020 | 54.62% | 45.38% |
| 2021 | 51.79% | 48.21% |
Floor runner related jobs gender ratio
We compared floor runners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pin chaser and ferris wheel operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Costume Seamstress | 7% | 93% |
| Tanning Salon Attendant | 11% | 89% |
| Fitting Room Attendant | 12% | 88% |
| Floor Runner | 52% | 48% |
| Caddie | 93% | 7% |
| Ferris Wheel Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Pin Chaser | 96% | 4% |
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Floor runner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among floor runners is White, which makes up 61.7% of all floor runners. Comparatively, 13.0% of floor runners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of floor runners are Asian.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Asian, 10.9%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Floor runner race
| Floor runner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Asian | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Floor runner race and ethnicity over time
See how floor runner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Floor runner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.24% | 8.86% | 7.81% | 12.00% |
| 2011 | 61.97% | 8.72% | 9.41% | 11.89% |
| 2012 | 66.04% | 6.97% | 9.92% | 10.34% |
| 2013 | 63.36% | 9.50% | 9.66% | 10.52% |
| 2014 | 65.34% | 7.74% | 7.86% | 10.73% |
| 2015 | 63.86% | 9.62% | 7.35% | 12.06% |
| 2016 | 63.26% | 8.27% | 9.93% | 11.98% |
| 2017 | 62.51% | 8.06% | 11.57% | 11.32% |
| 2018 | 61.56% | 6.90% | 13.01% | 12.69% |
| 2019 | 59.50% | 9.70% | 14.01% | 12.84% |
| 2020 | 61.13% | 9.06% | 8.73% | 14.26% |
| 2021 | 61.71% | 8.30% | 10.89% | 12.98% |
Floor runner wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,638 |
| White | $31,603 |
| Black or African American | $31,066 |
| Asian | $30,716 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,007 |
Average floor runner age
See how the average age of floor runners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Floor runner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 45.5 |
| Unknown | 38 | 39 |
| Asian | 48 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 37 | 53 |
Floor runner age breakdown
The average age of floor runners is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the floor runner population.
Floor runner age breakdown
| Floor Runner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Floor runner educational attainment
The most common degree for floor runners is high school diploma, with 49% of floor runners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Floor runners by degree level
| Floor runner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Floor runner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,883 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,499 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,544 |
Floor runner employment statistics
Most floor runners work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where floor runners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where floor runners work.
Floor runner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Floor runner jobs by company type
Employees with the floor runner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most floor runners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Floor runner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 3% |
Floor runner jobs by industry
The most common industries for floor runners are retail, hospitality and manufacturing.
Floor runner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Media | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Floor runner turnover and employment statistics
Floor runner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for floor runners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Floor runner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Floor runner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.16% |
| 2011 | 8.83% |
| 2012 | 8.65% |
| 2013 | 7.27% |
| 2014 | 6.11% |
| 2015 | 6.04% |
| 2016 | 5.21% |
| 2017 | 4.00% |
| 2018 | 3.24% |
| 2019 | 3.31% |
| 2020 | 12.31% |
| 2021 | 8.69% |
Average floor runner tenure
The average floor runner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 565 floor runners resumes in Zippia's database.
Floor runner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Floor runner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of floor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Floor Runner | 6.80% | - |
| Ice Rink Attendant | 8.91% | 45,105 |
| Dog Walker/Pet Sitter | 10.47% | 70,256 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,554 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar floor runner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Rink Attendant | 8.91% | 45,105 |
| Dog Walker/Pet Sitter | 10.47% | 70,256 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,554 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by floor runners
- Spanish, 87.5%
- French, 12.5%
Floor runner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
