Casting assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Casting assistant gender statistics
62.8% of casting assistants are women and 37.2% of casting assistants are men.
- Female, 62.8%
- Male, 37.2%
Casting assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.8% |
| Male | 37.2% |
Casting assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,924
Female income
$31,324
Casting assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in casting assistant positions over time. Currently, 62.8% of casting assistants are female.
Casting assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.04% | 61.96% |
| 2011 | 38.12% | 61.88% |
| 2012 | 40.77% | 59.23% |
| 2013 | 35.64% | 64.36% |
| 2014 | 38.03% | 61.97% |
| 2015 | 39.97% | 60.03% |
| 2016 | 38.00% | 62.00% |
| 2017 | 39.58% | 60.42% |
| 2018 | 35.91% | 64.09% |
| 2019 | 37.02% | 62.98% |
| 2020 | 39.97% | 60.03% |
| 2021 | 37.19% | 62.81% |
Casting assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared casting assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Casting Assistant | 37% | 63% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Casting assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among casting assistants is White, which makes up 65.6% of all casting assistants. Comparatively, 14.4% of casting assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of casting assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 65.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Casting assistant race
| Casting assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Casting assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how casting assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Casting assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.45% | 7.93% | 4.66% | 12.81% |
| 2011 | 71.76% | 7.84% | 5.13% | 12.60% |
| 2012 | 73.55% | 7.46% | 4.66% | 11.58% |
| 2013 | 72.82% | 6.85% | 5.11% | 12.84% |
| 2014 | 71.17% | 8.32% | 5.31% | 11.96% |
| 2015 | 70.75% | 7.71% | 4.52% | 13.50% |
| 2016 | 69.91% | 8.05% | 5.58% | 13.12% |
| 2017 | 71.90% | 7.72% | 5.62% | 11.44% |
| 2018 | 71.36% | 7.39% | 6.18% | 11.83% |
| 2019 | 70.71% | 7.02% | 6.44% | 12.55% |
| 2020 | 68.35% | 6.53% | 5.68% | 13.91% |
| 2021 | 65.61% | 7.86% | 6.35% | 14.44% |
Casting assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, white casting assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american casting assistants have the lowest average salary at $31,332.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,567 |
| White | $32,523 |
| Black or African American | $31,332 |
| Asian | $32,336 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,877 |
Average casting assistant age
See how the average age of casting assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Casting assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 38.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 35 |
Casting assistant age breakdown
The average age of casting assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the casting assistant population.
Casting assistant age breakdown
| Casting Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Casting assistant educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Casting assistants by degree level
| Casting assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Casting assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,646 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,117 |
Casting assistant employment statistics
Most casting assistants work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where casting assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where casting assistants work.
Casting assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Casting assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the casting assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most casting assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Casting assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 1% |
Casting assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for casting assistants are media, professional and technology.
Casting assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 31% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Casting assistant turnover and employment statistics
Casting assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for casting assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Casting assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Casting assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.11% |
| 2011 | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 7.36% |
| 2014 | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 5.97% |
| 2018 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 5.46% |
| 2020 | 11.43% |
| 2021 | 9.18% |
Average casting assistant tenure
The average casting assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,327 casting assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Casting assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 51% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Casting assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of casting assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Gate Keeper | 5.42% | 7,455 |
| Baseball Player | 6.54% | 314 |
| Academic Coach | 7.62% | 16,855 |
| Saxophone Player | 8.54% | 149 |
| Acrobat | 13.74% | 75 |
| Casting Assistant | 14.31% | - |
| Band Leader | 30.45% | 29,066 |
Similar casting assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Gate Keeper | 5.42% | 7,455 |
| Baseball Player | 6.54% | 314 |
| Academic Coach | 7.62% | 16,855 |
| Saxophone Player | 8.54% | 149 |
| Acrobat | 13.74% | 75 |
| Band Leader | 30.45% | 29,066 |
Foreign languages spoken by casting assistants
The most common foreign language among casting assistants is Spanish at 50.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 50.4%
- French, 14.0%
- Italian, 8.3%
- Korean, 4.1%
- Chinese, 3.3%
- Other, 19.9%
Casting assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.4% |
| French | 14.0% |
| Italian | 8.3% |
| Korean | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 3.3% |
| Other | 19.9% |