Table runner demographics and statistics in the US
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Table runner gender statistics
51.4% of table runners are women and 48.6% of table runners are men.
- Female, 51.4%
- Male, 48.6%
Table runner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% |
| Male | 48.6% |
Table runner gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,014
Female income
$30,308
Table runner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in table runner positions over time. Currently, 51.4% of table runners are female.
Table runner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.80% | 53.20% |
| 2011 | 51.36% | 48.64% |
| 2012 | 49.65% | 50.35% |
| 2013 | 47.17% | 52.83% |
| 2014 | 51.35% | 48.65% |
| 2015 | 51.35% | 48.65% |
| 2016 | 53.16% | 46.84% |
| 2017 | 43.75% | 56.25% |
| 2018 | 41.59% | 58.41% |
| 2019 | 43.95% | 56.05% |
| 2020 | 54.40% | 45.60% |
| 2021 | 48.57% | 51.43% |
Table runner related jobs gender ratio
We compared table runners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Table Runner | 49% | 51% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Table runner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among table runners is White, which makes up 69.2% of all table runners. Comparatively, 12.2% of table runners are Black or African American and 11.2% of table runners are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.2%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Table runner race
| Table runner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Table runner race and ethnicity over time
See how table runner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Table runner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.84% | 13.75% | 3.42% | 13.05% |
| 2011 | 72.09% | 12.71% | 2.83% | 10.45% |
| 2012 | 68.81% | 12.83% | 3.22% | 12.33% |
| 2013 | 71.85% | 11.92% | 2.11% | 12.43% |
| 2014 | 70.68% | 12.06% | 2.99% | 12.15% |
| 2015 | 71.97% | 9.83% | 3.70% | 12.49% |
| 2016 | 74.68% | 9.77% | 1.64% | 11.60% |
| 2017 | 71.88% | 12.05% | 3.52% | 10.87% |
| 2018 | 68.39% | 11.93% | 2.86% | 13.57% |
| 2019 | 69.38% | 10.85% | 4.13% | 12.79% |
| 2020 | 68.92% | 11.43% | 2.62% | 11.45% |
| 2021 | 69.16% | 12.21% | 1.84% | 11.18% |
Table runner wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown table runners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american table runners have the lowest average salary at $30,975.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,129 |
| White | $32,694 |
| Black or African American | $30,975 |
| Asian | $31,570 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,752 |
Average table runner age
See how the average age of table runners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Table runner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | |
| White | 39 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Table runner age breakdown
The average age of table runners is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the table runner population.
Table runner age breakdown
| Table Runner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Table runner educational attainment
The most common degree for table runners is high school diploma, with 55% of table 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 15%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Table runners by degree level
| Table runner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Table runner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, table runners with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,228 annually. With a Master's degree, table runners earn a median annual income of $33,104 compared to $31,967 for table runners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,104 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,967 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,228 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,304 |
Table runner employment statistics
Company size where table runners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where table runners work.
Table runner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 28% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Table runner turnover and employment statistics
Table runner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for table runners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Table runner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Table runner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.16% |
| 2011 | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 5.89% |
| 2013 | 6.40% |
| 2014 | 3.75% |
| 2015 | 3.41% |
| 2016 | 3.06% |
| 2017 | 2.72% |
| 2018 | 2.97% |
| 2019 | 1.63% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average table runner tenure
The average table runner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 96 table runners resumes in Zippia's database.
Table runner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Table runner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of table 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Battery Tester | 4.47% | 7,950 |
| Senior Machine Operator | 4.75% | 74,352 |
| Orthotics Fitter | 5.24% | 2,366 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Table Runner | 8.41% | - |
| Woodworking Shop Hand | 8.89% | 14,926 |
| Negative Restorer | 15.21% | 23 |
Similar table runner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Battery Tester | 4.47% | 7,950 |
| Senior Machine Operator | 4.75% | 74,352 |
| Orthotics Fitter | 5.24% | 2,366 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Woodworking Shop Hand | 8.89% | 14,926 |
| Negative Restorer | 15.21% | 23 |
Foreign languages spoken by table runners
- Vietnamese, 100.0%
Table runner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Vietnamese | 100.0% |