Casting associate demographics and statistics in the US
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Casting associate gender statistics
51.8% of casting associates are women and 48.2% of casting associates are men.
- Female, 51.8%
- Male, 48.2%
Casting associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% |
| Male | 48.2% |
Casting associate gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,134
Female income
$31,770
Casting associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in casting associate positions over time. Currently, 51.8% of casting associates are female.
Casting associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.00% | 51.00% |
| 2011 | 48.23% | 51.77% |
| 2012 | 46.81% | 53.19% |
| 2013 | 49.81% | 50.19% |
| 2014 | 50.06% | 49.94% |
| 2015 | 48.49% | 51.51% |
| 2016 | 49.27% | 50.73% |
| 2017 | 48.18% | 51.82% |
| 2018 | 50.38% | 49.62% |
| 2019 | 46.41% | 53.59% |
| 2020 | 48.30% | 51.70% |
| 2021 | 48.21% | 51.79% |
Casting associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared casting associates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Casting Associate | 48% | 52% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Casting associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among casting associates is White, which makes up 55.9% of all casting associates. Comparatively, 19.8% of casting associates are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of casting associates are Black or African American.
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Casting associate race
| Casting associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Casting associate race and ethnicity over time
See how casting associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Casting associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.23% | 9.49% | 3.96% | 14.61% |
| 2011 | 68.31% | 10.78% | 3.97% | 13.87% |
| 2012 | 59.86% | 10.56% | 7.67% | 19.21% |
| 2013 | 61.43% | 11.25% | 7.45% | 17.59% |
| 2014 | 60.28% | 11.09% | 7.73% | 18.37% |
| 2015 | 60.08% | 10.62% | 7.60% | 18.83% |
| 2016 | 60.41% | 10.67% | 8.03% | 18.21% |
| 2017 | 59.67% | 9.74% | 8.48% | 19.58% |
| 2018 | 60.42% | 10.45% | 8.57% | 18.09% |
| 2019 | 60.87% | 11.25% | 7.70% | 17.67% |
| 2020 | 58.03% | 10.41% | 8.01% | 19.08% |
| 2021 | 55.93% | 10.22% | 8.74% | 19.81% |
Casting associate wage gap by race
According to our data, white casting associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american casting associates have the lowest average salary at $35,725.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,574 |
| White | $40,113 |
| Black or African American | $35,725 |
| Asian | $37,094 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,318 |
Average casting associate age
See how the average age of casting associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Casting associate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 47 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 52 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 48 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Casting associate age breakdown
The average age of casting associates is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the casting associate population.
Casting associate age breakdown
| Casting Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Casting associate educational attainment
The most common degree for casting associates is bachelor's degree, with 77% of casting associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 8% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Associate, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Casting associates by degree level
| Casting associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Casting associate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, casting associates with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,062 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, casting associates earn a median annual income of $37,324 compared to $37,088 for casting associates with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,088 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,324 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,062 |
Casting associate employment statistics
Most casting associates work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where casting associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where casting associates work.
Casting associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Casting associate jobs by company type
Employees with the casting associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most casting associates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Casting associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 2% |
Casting associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for casting associates are media, manufacturing and professional.
Casting associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 32% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Casting associate turnover and employment statistics
Casting associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for casting associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Casting associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Casting associate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.60% |
| 2011 | 11.05% |
| 2012 | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 5.09% |
| 2021 | 5.65% |
Average casting associate tenure
The average casting associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 610 casting associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Casting associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 49% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Casting associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of casting associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Welder | 2.57% | 7,242 |
| Die Trouble Shooter | 2.99% | 1,165 |
| Casting Associate | 3.20% | - |
| Manual Machinist | 3.26% | 9,149 |
| Roll Threader Operator | 3.27% | 30,156 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Metal Buffer | 6.48% | 2,553 |
Similar casting associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Welder | 2.57% | 7,242 |
| Die Trouble Shooter | 2.99% | 1,165 |
| Manual Machinist | 3.26% | 9,149 |
| Roll Threader Operator | 3.27% | 30,156 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Metal Buffer | 6.48% | 2,553 |
Foreign languages spoken by casting associates
The most common foreign language among casting associates is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 6.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Vietnamese, 6.0%
- German, 6.0%
- Russian, 6.0%
- Other, 32.0%
Casting associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Vietnamese | 6.0% |
| German | 6.0% |
| Russian | 6.0% |
| Other | 32.0% |