Casting Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Casting Assistant make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Casting Assistant in the United States is $38,321 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,366
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,275 to $39,915
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,680
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View as table View as graph 25% $33,275 10% $28,680 90% $41,366 75% $39,915 $38,321 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Casting Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $39,915 $3,326 $768 $19
Average $38,321 $3,193 $737 $18
25th Percentile $33,275 $2,773 $640 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Casting Assistant Salaries

A Casting Assistant'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.

How Experience Level Affects Casting Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Casting Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $37,129
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $38,181
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $38,929
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $39,207
  • Expert (over 8 years): $39,315
Levels Salary
Entry Level Casting Assistant$37,129
Intermediate Level Casting Assistant$38,181
Senior Level Casting Assistant$38,929
Specialist Level Casting Assistant$39,207
Expert Level Casting Assistant$39,315
$37,129 0 yr
$38,181 < 2 yrs
$38,929 2-4 yrs
$39,207 5-8 yrs
$39,315 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Casting Assistants

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:

  • San Jose: $48,334
  • San Francisco: $47,805
  • Oakland: $46,798

What Skills Can Increase a Casting Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.22% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 2.68% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Direct Patient Care (Mentioned in 1.18% Job Postings): Direct patient care Hands on, face-to-face contact with patients for the purpose of diagnosis, treatment. and monitoring.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.22%
CPR 2.68%
Direct Patient Care 1.18%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Casting Assistant's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Nuclear Medicine: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Direct Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$47,135
23%
Nuclear Medicine
$44,069
15%
Direct Patient Care
$44,069
15%
Commitment
$42,536
11%
Pediatric
$41,770
9%
Workday
$41,770
9%
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Casting Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Casting Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Casting Assistant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Casting Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Casting Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$45,985$22.020%

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

Understanding how a Casting Assistant'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

Salary Trends for Casting Assistant

Salaries for a Casting Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,709 in 2023 to around $64,651 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Casting Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Casting Assistant Over Time

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2023
$65,709
2024
$66,332
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$64,651
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2024 $66,332
2025 $64,651
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