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Runner salary
Average runner salary
$16.02
How much does a runner make?
The average runner salary in the United States is $33,320. Runner salaries typically range between $26,000 and $41,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for runners is $16.02 per hour.
Runner salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Runners earn the highest average salary in Hawaii.
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Where can a Runner earn more?
Runner salary estimates from across the web
Average runner salary by state
Highest paying states for runners
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | $39,771 | $19.12 |
| 2 | Utah | $38,354 | $18.44 |
| 3 | Nevada | $37,789 | $18.17 |
| 4 | Oregon | $39,761 | $19.12 |
| 5 | Wyoming | $38,896 | $18.70 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $42,629 | $20.49 |
| 7 | Iowa | $37,835 | $18.19 |
| 8 | Idaho | $39,401 | $18.94 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $38,014 | $18.28 |
| 10 | South Dakota | $38,901 | $18.70 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $39,416 | $18.95 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $37,800 | $18.17 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $38,823 | $18.66 |
| 14 | Washington | $40,076 | $19.27 |
| 15 | Colorado | $37,669 | $18.11 |
| 16 | California | $38,318 | $18.42 |
| 17 | Arizona | $36,091 | $17.35 |
| 18 | Vermont | $36,980 | $17.78 |
| 19 | Kansas | $35,955 | $17.29 |
| 20 | Illinois | $37,418 | $17.99 |
| 21 | Michigan | $37,368 | $17.97 |
| 22 | Indiana | $36,108 | $17.36 |
| 23 | Ohio | $36,062 | $17.34 |
| 24 | Alaska | $41,586 | $19.99 |
| 25 | Maine | $36,727 | $17.66 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $35,813 | $17.22 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $36,434 | $17.52 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $35,608 | $17.12 |
| 29 | Missouri | $35,638 | $17.13 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $36,785 | $17.69 |
| 31 | New York | $36,094 | $17.35 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $36,910 | $17.75 |
| 33 | Rhode Island | $36,640 | $17.62 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $34,462 | $16.57 |
| 35 | District of Columbia | $34,247 | $16.46 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $35,106 | $16.88 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $33,718 | $16.21 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $34,111 | $16.40 |
| 39 | Maryland | $34,478 | $16.58 |
| 40 | Delaware | $34,950 | $16.80 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $32,336 | $15.55 |
| 42 | Texas | $32,276 | $15.52 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $31,379 | $15.09 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $30,828 | $14.82 |
| 45 | Florida | $29,972 | $14.41 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $31,818 | $15.30 |
| 47 | Virginia | $33,082 | $15.90 |
| 48 | Alabama | $31,148 | $14.97 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $32,729 | $15.74 |
| 50 | Georgia | $30,856 | $14.83 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $31,303 | $15.05 |
Highest paying cities for runners
The highest-paying cities for runners are Urban Honolulu, HI, Portland, OR, and Sacramento, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $42,630 | $20.50 |
| 2 | Portland, OR | $39,815 | $19.14 |
| 3 | Sacramento, CA | $38,980 | $18.74 |
| 4 | Minneapolis, MN | $38,789 | $18.65 |
| 5 | Denver, CO | $37,762 | $18.15 |
| 6 | Las Vegas, NV | $37,553 | $18.05 |
| 7 | Chicago, IL | $37,450 | $18.00 |
| 8 | Detroit, MI | $37,338 | $17.95 |
| 9 | Portland, ME | $36,803 | $17.69 |
| 10 | Boston, MA | $36,785 | $17.69 |
| 11 | Kansas City, KS | $36,218 | $17.41 |
| 12 | Kansas City, MO | $36,197 | $17.40 |
| 13 | Phoenix, AZ | $36,191 | $17.40 |
| 14 | New York, NY | $35,969 | $17.29 |
| 15 | Indianapolis, IN | $35,879 | $17.25 |
| 16 | Pittsburgh, PA | $35,789 | $17.21 |
| 17 | Columbus, OH | $35,684 | $17.16 |
| 18 | Arlington, VA | $34,238 | $16.46 |
| 19 | Fort Worth, TX | $32,422 | $15.59 |
| 20 | Raleigh, NC | $31,897 | $15.34 |
Runner salary details
A runner's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a runner's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| Average | $33,320 | $2,777 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying runner jobs
The highest paying types of runners are casino floor runner, bingo clerk, and ticket writer.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Runner/Busser | $28,577 | $2,381 | $13.74 | 124,680 |
| Parts Runner | $31,562 | $2,630 | $15.17 | 36,491 |
| Food Runner | $25,536 | $2,128 | $12.28 | 240,853 |
Top companies hiring runners now:
Which companies pay runners the most?
Runner salaries at Virginia Eye Institute and PCC Community Markets are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average runner salary at companies like Four Seasons and Anthony are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Eye Institute | $44,953 | $21.61 |
| 2 | PCC Community Markets | $41,807 | $20.10 |
| 3 | Four Seasons | $40,461 | $19.45 |
| 4 | Anthony | $39,865 | $19.17 |
| 5 | Texas | $39,659 | $19.07 |
| 6 | Kirby | $39,075 | $18.79 |
| 7 | Lawrence General Hospital | $38,856 | $18.68 |
| 8 | Blue Apron | $38,639 | $18.58 |
| 9 | Maggiano's Little Italy | $38,455 | $18.49 |
| 10 | Sam | $38,436 | $18.48 |
| 11 | Horizon Solar Power | $38,378 | $18.45 |
| 12 | The Walt Disney Company | $38,281 | $18.40 |
| 13 | Mission Regional Medical Center | $37,995 | $18.27 |
| 14 | ShopRite Supermarkets Inc. | $37,960 | $18.25 |
| 15 | Del Frisco's Restaurant Group | $37,960 | $18.25 |
| 16 | Meridian Bank | $37,868 | $18.21 |
| 17 | Universal Engineering Sciences | $37,357 | $17.96 |
| 18 | Sunpro Solar | $37,098 | $17.84 |
| 19 | Acadian Ambulance | $37,021 | $17.80 |
| 20 | Bertucci's | $36,919 | $17.75 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Runner salary by industry
The average runner salary varies across industries:
- The average runner salary in the transportation industry is $36,234, the highest of any industry.
- The average runner salary in the finance industry is $34,189.
- Runners in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $32,520, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for runners
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation | $36,234 | $17.42 |
| 2 | Media | $34,189 | $16.44 |
| 3 | Professional | $33,438 | $16.08 |
| 4 | Retail | $32,716 | $15.73 |
| 5 | Hospitality | $32,520 | $15.63 |
High Paying Runner Jobs
Runner salary trends
The average runner salary has risen by $5,153 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average runner earned $28,167 annually, but today, they earn $33,320 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for runners over the last decade.
Compare runner salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average runner salary over time
Compare runner salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Runner salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,300 | $16.02 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $32,700 | $15.72 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $32,300 | $15.52 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $31,700 | $15.26 | +6.0% |
| 2021 | $29,900 | $14.36 | -0.4% |
Recently added runner salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware North Companies | Suite Runner, Allianz Field | Saint Paul, MN | 12/17/2024 | $34,373 |
| Domino's | Shift Runner (Champaign-Urbana, IL Area) | Champaign, IL | 12/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| World Duty Free | Warehouse Runner-No Driving | Nashua, NH | 12/16/2024 | $29,218 |
| Pursuit | Linen Runner (Windsong Lodge) | Seward, AK | 12/16/2024 | $39,131 |
| Bestbetjax | Chip Runner-Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | 12/16/2024 | $18,783 |
| Hms | Stock Runner, Beverly Hills Flagship | Beverly Hills, CA | 12/15/2024 | $40,801 |
| Livenation | Runner | San Francisco, CA | 12/15/2024 | $39,131 |
| Marriott International | Buffet Runner-Stewarding | Kahuku, HI | 12/15/2024 | $48,669 |
| Capstone Logistics | Warehouse Freight Runner | Charlotte, NC | 12/15/2024 | $46,958 |
| Delaware State Government | at Your Service Runner (Substitute) | New York, NY | 12/15/2024 | $63,299 |
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