Line runner demographics and statistics in the US
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Line runner gender statistics
38.6% of line runners are women and 61.4% of line runners are men.
- Male, 61.4%
- Female, 38.6%
Line runner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.4% |
| Female | 38.6% |
Line runner gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,670
Female income
$31,373
Line runner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in line runner positions over time. Currently, 38.6% of line runners are female.
Line runner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.97% | 38.03% |
| 2011 | 61.14% | 38.86% |
| 2012 | 61.03% | 38.97% |
| 2013 | 60.10% | 39.90% |
| 2014 | 63.98% | 36.02% |
| 2015 | 62.42% | 37.58% |
| 2016 | 64.67% | 35.33% |
| 2017 | 66.73% | 33.27% |
| 2018 | 62.47% | 37.53% |
| 2019 | 63.39% | 36.61% |
| 2020 | 60.08% | 39.92% |
| 2021 | 61.39% | 38.61% |
Line runner related jobs gender ratio
We compared line runners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, busboy/waiter and host/waiter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Barmaid | 5% | 95% |
| Head Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Line Runner | 61% | 39% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Line runner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among line runners is White, which makes up 63.6% of all line runners. Comparatively, 16.8% of line runners are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of line runners are Asian.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Line runner race
| Line runner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Line runner race and ethnicity over time
See how line runner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Line runner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.70% | 11.16% | 4.56% | 16.80% |
| 2011 | 64.04% | 12.35% | 5.62% | 15.29% |
| 2012 | 63.61% | 12.23% | 5.12% | 15.31% |
| 2013 | 64.64% | 11.07% | 5.40% | 15.54% |
| 2014 | 62.57% | 12.78% | 6.17% | 15.68% |
| 2015 | 63.59% | 10.86% | 5.92% | 15.99% |
| 2016 | 62.13% | 11.19% | 5.79% | 17.25% |
| 2017 | 64.25% | 9.10% | 6.00% | 18.10% |
| 2018 | 63.93% | 8.86% | 5.67% | 18.30% |
| 2019 | 65.40% | 6.87% | 8.10% | 16.14% |
| 2020 | 63.94% | 8.22% | 5.48% | 17.59% |
| 2021 | 63.63% | 6.41% | 7.88% | 16.78% |
Line runner wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown line runners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White line runners have the lowest average salary at $31,431.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,874 |
| White | $31,431 |
| Black or African American | $31,622 |
| Asian | $31,584 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,843 |
Average line runner age
See how the average age of line runners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Line runner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 35 |
| White | 31 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 44 |
| Asian | 31.5 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.5 | 39 |
Line runner age breakdown
The average age of line runners is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the line runner population.
Line runner age breakdown
| Line Runner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Line runner educational attainment
The most common degree for line runners is high school diploma, with 52% of line runners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 14%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Line runners by degree level
| Line runner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Line runner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, line runners with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,381 annually. With a Associate degree, line runners earn a median annual income of $31,902 compared to $31,596 for line runners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,596 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,381 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,902 |
Line runner employment statistics
Most line runners work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where line runners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where line runners work.
Line runner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Line runner jobs by company type
Employees with the line runner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most line runners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Line runner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 65% |
Line runner jobs by industry
The most common industries for line runners are manufacturing, hospitality and professional.
Line runner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Hospitality | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Line runner turnover and employment statistics
Line runner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for line runners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Line runner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Line runner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.00% |
| 2011 | 9.00% |
| 2012 | 7.30% |
| 2013 | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 6.46% |
| 2015 | 6.97% |
| 2016 | 5.37% |
| 2017 | 5.62% |
| 2018 | 5.54% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 8.94% |
| 2021 | 8.99% |
Average line runner tenure
The average line runner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 669 line runners resumes in Zippia's database.
Line runner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Line runner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of line 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food And Beverage Attendant | 6.48% | 203,747 |
| Line Runner | 6.98% | - |
| Taproom Attendant | 7.82% | 44,552 |
| Certified Barista | 7.82% | 47,795 |
Similar line runner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food And Beverage Attendant | 6.48% | 203,747 |
| Taproom Attendant | 7.82% | 44,552 |
| Certified Barista | 7.82% | 47,795 |
Foreign languages spoken by line runners
The most common foreign language among line runners is Spanish at 64.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 14.3% and Kurdish is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 64.3%
- Hmong, 14.3%
- Kurdish, 7.1%
- Arabic, 7.1%
- Thai, 7.1%
Line runner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.3% |
| Hmong | 14.3% |
| Kurdish | 7.1% |
| Arabic | 7.1% |
| Thai | 7.1% |
