What are the main factors that influence a Casting Agent's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Casting Agent's salary?

A Casting Agent's salary grows with experience: starting around $79,844 for beginners, reaching about $81,405 at mid-level, and approach $85,205 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Casting Agent?

Casting Agent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Casting Agent roles are District of Columbia $87,830, California $87,497, Massachusetts $86,331. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Casting Agent roles make?

Salaries for Casting Agent level roles vary by specialization: Casting Technician: $96,036; Casting Producer: $79,291; Casting Engineer: $75,956; Casting Director: $71,385; Casting Manager: $69,771.

Casting Agent Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Casting Agent make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Casting Agent in Rhode Island is $82,246 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Casting Agent's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,765
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,599 to $90,892
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,726

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Casting Agent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,892	$7,574	$1,748	$44
Average	$82,246	$6,854	$1,582	$40
25th Percentile	$73,599	$6,133	$1,415	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Casting Agent Salaries

A Casting Agent's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Casting Agent	$79,844
Intermediate Level Casting Agent	$80,204
Senior Level Casting Agent	$81,405
Specialist Level Casting Agent	$82,846
Expert Level Casting Agent	$85,205

How Do Casting Agent Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Casting Agents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $87,830.
California: $87,497.
Massachusetts: $86,331.

District of Columbia $87,830 California $87,497 Massachusetts $86,331 Washington $86,014 New Jersey $85,982 Alaska $85,871 Connecticut $84,776 New York $84,332

Hawaii $82,912 Rhode Island $82,246 Maryland $81,794 Minnesota $81,175 Colorado $80,937 Illinois $80,858 Oregon $80,556 Delaware $80,334

New Hampshire $80,194 Virginia $79,882 Pennsylvania $78,970 Nevada $78,509 North Dakota $78,359 Michigan $78,121 Wisconsin $78,033 Vermont $77,859

Texas $77,375 Maine $77,343 Arizona $77,296 Ohio $77,240 Georgia $76,510 Indiana $76,146 Wyoming $76,074 Utah $75,963

Iowa $75,915 Kansas $75,535 Louisiana $75,424 North Carolina $75,384 Missouri $75,368 Florida $75,059 Montana $74,892 Nebraska $74,733

Kentucky $74,646 South Carolina $74,329 Tennessee $74,131 Idaho $74,051 New Mexico $73,472 Oklahoma $73,345 Alabama $72,877 South Dakota $72,092

Arkansas $71,664 West Virginia $71,434 Mississippi $70,743

Top Paying Cities for Casting Agents

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $83,274
Albion: $82,570
Ashaway: $83,116

Adamsville, RI $83,274 Albion, RI $82,570 Ashaway, RI $83,116 Barrington, RI $82,353 Block Island, RI $82,811 Bradford, RI $83,066 Bristol, RI $82,670 Carolina, RI $82,929

Charlestown, RI $82,959 Chepachet, RI $82,794 Clayville, RI $82,563 Coventry, RI $82,567 West Greenwich, RI $82,795 East Greenwich, RI $82,511 Exeter, RI $82,772 Fiskeville, RI $82,351

Forestdale, RI $82,986 Foster, RI $82,750 Glendale, RI $82,992 Greene, RI $82,859 Greenville, RI $82,383 Harmony, RI $82,489 Harrisville, RI $82,956 Hope, RI $82,403

Hope Valley, RI $83,043 Hopkinton, RI $83,152 Jamestown, RI $82,875 Kenyon, RI $82,918 Little Compton, RI $83,261 Manville, RI $82,679 Mapleville, RI $82,810 Newport, RI $82,958

Middletown, RI $82,995 North Kingstown, RI $82,653 North Scituate, RI $82,490 Oakland, RI $82,899 Pascoag, RI $83,011 Pawtucket, RI $82,230 Central Falls, RI $82,266 Cumberland, RI $82,734

Lincoln, RI $82,349 Portsmouth, RI $82,949 Prudence Island, RI $82,779 Rockville, RI $83,140 Saunderstown, RI $82,825 Shannock, RI $82,923 Slatersville, RI $82,987 Slocum, RI $82,822

Tiverton, RI $83,202 Wakefield, RI $82,895 Kingston, RI $82,864 Narragansett, RI $82,918 Peace Dale, RI $82,885 Warren, RI $82,565 Warwick, RI $82,335 Westerly, RI $83,136

West Kingston, RI $82,890 West Warwick, RI $82,436 Wood River Junction, RI $83,008 Woonsocket, RI $82,991 North Smithfield, RI $82,802 Wyoming, RI $82,923 Providence, RI $82,206 Cranston, RI $82,217

North Providence, RI $82,227 East Providence, RI $82,212 Riverside, RI $82,238 Rumford, RI $82,226 Smithfield, RI $82,392 Johnston, RI $82,254

Casting Agent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Casting Agent's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$73,599

Average $82,246/year

$90,892

$6,133

Average $6,854/month

$7,574

$1,415

Average $1,582/week

$1,748

$35

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,892	$7,574	$1,748	$44
Average	$82,246	$6,854	$1,582	$40
25th Percentile	$73,599	$6,133	$1,415	$35

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