Office runner demographics and statistics in the US
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Office runner gender statistics
52.2% of office runners are women and 47.8% of office runners are men.
- Female, 52.2%
- Male, 47.8%
Office runner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% |
| Male | 47.8% |
Office runner gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,943
Female income
$29,895
Office runner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in office runner positions over time. Currently, 52.2% of office runners are female.
Office runner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.25% | 53.75% |
| 2011 | 45.21% | 54.79% |
| 2012 | 44.71% | 55.29% |
| 2013 | 45.36% | 54.64% |
| 2014 | 47.38% | 52.62% |
| 2015 | 47.32% | 52.68% |
| 2016 | 47.29% | 52.71% |
| 2017 | 48.82% | 51.18% |
| 2018 | 48.89% | 51.11% |
| 2019 | 45.57% | 54.43% |
| 2020 | 48.79% | 51.21% |
| 2021 | 47.84% | 52.16% |
Office runner related jobs gender ratio
We compared office runners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Office Runner | 48% | 52% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Office runner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among office runners is White, which makes up 54.2% of all office runners. Comparatively, 22.2% of office runners are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of office runners are Black or African American.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.2%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Office runner race
| Office runner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Office runner race and ethnicity over time
See how office runner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Office runner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.74% | 13.08% | 5.23% | 18.41% |
| 2011 | 59.34% | 13.56% | 4.77% | 19.23% |
| 2012 | 58.93% | 13.06% | 5.05% | 20.02% |
| 2013 | 59.02% | 12.75% | 4.98% | 19.99% |
| 2014 | 58.71% | 12.93% | 5.51% | 19.77% |
| 2015 | 58.78% | 12.24% | 5.43% | 20.41% |
| 2016 | 58.03% | 12.91% | 5.67% | 20.18% |
| 2017 | 58.74% | 11.78% | 5.55% | 20.72% |
| 2018 | 59.06% | 11.40% | 5.88% | 20.46% |
| 2019 | 56.61% | 12.17% | 6.24% | 21.84% |
| 2020 | 54.64% | 11.59% | 6.20% | 22.44% |
| 2021 | 54.16% | 11.54% | 6.71% | 22.21% |
Office runner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian office runners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown office runners have the lowest average salary at $30,763.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,763 |
| White | $30,953 |
| Black or African American | $30,966 |
| Asian | $31,076 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,959 |
Average office runner age
See how the average age of office runners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Office runner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 51 |
| Unknown | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 52.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Office runner age breakdown
The average age of office runners is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the office runner population.
Office runner age breakdown
| Office Runner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Office runner educational attainment
The most common degree for office runners is bachelor's degree, with 51% of office runners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Office runners by degree level
| Office runner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Office runner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, office runners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $32,025 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, office runners earn a median annual income of $31,505 compared to $30,635 for office runners with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,025 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,052 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,505 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,635 |
Office runner employment statistics
Most office runners work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where office runners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where office runners work.
Office runner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Office runner jobs by company type
Employees with the office runner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most office runners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Office runner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 85% |
| Government | 1% |
Office runner jobs by industry
The most common industries for office runners are professional, finance and hospitality.
Office runner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 22% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Real Estate | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Office runner turnover and employment statistics
Office runner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for office runners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Office runner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Office runner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.07% |
| 2011 | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 7.87% |
| 2013 | 6.76% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.73% |
| 2016 | 4.70% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 3.88% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.34% |
| 2021 | 5.84% |
Average office runner tenure
The average office runner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 353 office runners resumes in Zippia's database.
Office runner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Office runner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of office 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Processor | 4.67% | 92,954 |
| Office Runner | 5.99% | - |
| Copyright Expert | 6.98% | 8,359 |
| Mail Distribution Clerk | 7.17% | 88,012 |
| Insurance Examining Clerk | 11.18% | 100,102 |
| Tariff Compiling Clerk | 11.19% | 66,318 |
| Copier And Printer Specialist | 14.20% | 19,418 |
Similar office runner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Processor | 4.67% | 92,954 |
| Copyright Expert | 6.98% | 8,359 |
| Mail Distribution Clerk | 7.17% | 88,012 |
| Insurance Examining Clerk | 11.18% | 100,102 |
| Tariff Compiling Clerk | 11.19% | 66,318 |
| Copier And Printer Specialist | 14.20% | 19,418 |
Foreign languages spoken by office runners
The most common foreign language among office runners is Spanish at 68.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.8% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 68.4%
- French, 15.8%
- Swedish, 5.3%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Cantonese, 5.3%
Office runner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.4% |
| French | 15.8% |
| Swedish | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Cantonese | 5.3% |