Table runner vs vacuum filter operator

The differences between table runners and vacuum filter operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a vacuum filter operator has an average salary of $42,620, which is higher than the $32,530 average annual salary of a table runner.

The top three skills for a table runner include bus tables, reset tables and customer service. The most important skills for a vacuum filter operator are CDL, safety procedures, and .

Table runner vs vacuum filter operator overview

	Table Runner	Vacuum Filter Operator
Yearly salary	$32,530	$42,620
Hourly rate	$15.64	$20.49
Growth rate	17%	-
Number of jobs	14,411	26,158
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 60%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Table runner vs vacuum filter operator salary

Table runners and vacuum filter operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Table Runner	Vacuum Filter Operator
Average salary	$32,530	$42,620
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $42,000	Between $29,000 And $61,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between table runner and vacuum filter operator education

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

	Table Runner	Vacuum Filter Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 60%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Table runner vs vacuum filter operator demographics

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

	Table Runner	Vacuum Filter Operator
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 48.6% Female, 51.4%	Male, 88.2% Female, 11.8%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 9.3% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 1.1% White, 74.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between table runner and vacuum filter operator duties and responsibilities

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.

Vacuum filter operator example responsibilities.

Implement tool control and OSHA safety regulations while working independently on various machinery.
Implement tool control and OSHA safety regulations while working independently on various machinery.

Table runner vs vacuum filter operator skills

Common table runner skills

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

Common vacuum filter operator skills

CDL, 77%
Safety Procedures, 23%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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