Casting director demographics and statistics in the US
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Casting director gender statistics
58.8% of casting directors are women and 41.2% of casting directors are men.
- Female, 58.8%
- Male, 41.2%
Casting director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.8% |
| Male | 41.2% |
Casting director gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,176
Female income
$41,820
Casting director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in casting director positions over time. Currently, 58.8% of casting directors are female.
Casting director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.03% | 57.97% |
| 2011 | 42.12% | 57.88% |
| 2012 | 44.84% | 55.16% |
| 2013 | 39.54% | 60.46% |
| 2014 | 42.02% | 57.98% |
| 2015 | 44.02% | 55.98% |
| 2016 | 41.99% | 58.01% |
| 2017 | 43.62% | 56.38% |
| 2018 | 39.82% | 60.18% |
| 2019 | 40.97% | 59.03% |
| 2020 | 44.02% | 55.98% |
| 2021 | 41.15% | 58.85% |
Casting director related jobs gender ratio
We compared casting directors 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 Director | 41% | 59% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Casting director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among casting directors is White, which makes up 65.2% of all casting directors. Comparatively, 14.7% of casting directors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of casting directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Casting director race
| Casting director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Casting director race and ethnicity over time
See how casting director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Casting director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.00% | 8.06% | 4.72% | 13.05% |
| 2011 | 71.31% | 7.97% | 5.19% | 12.83% |
| 2012 | 73.10% | 7.59% | 4.72% | 11.81% |
| 2013 | 72.37% | 6.98% | 5.17% | 13.07% |
| 2014 | 70.72% | 8.45% | 5.37% | 12.19% |
| 2015 | 70.30% | 7.84% | 4.58% | 13.73% |
| 2016 | 69.47% | 8.18% | 5.64% | 13.36% |
| 2017 | 71.45% | 7.85% | 5.68% | 11.67% |
| 2018 | 70.91% | 7.52% | 6.24% | 12.06% |
| 2019 | 70.26% | 7.15% | 6.50% | 12.78% |
| 2020 | 67.90% | 6.66% | 5.74% | 14.14% |
| 2021 | 65.16% | 7.99% | 6.41% | 14.67% |
Casting director wage gap by race
According to our data, white casting directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american casting directors have the lowest average salary at $41,838.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,368 |
| White | $44,547 |
| Black or African American | $41,838 |
| Asian | $44,116 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,070 |
Average casting director age
See how the average age of casting directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Casting director 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 director age breakdown
The average age of casting directors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the casting director population.
Casting director age breakdown
| Casting Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Casting director educational attainment
The most common degree for casting directors is bachelor's degree, with 79% of casting directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Casting directors by degree level
| Casting director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Casting director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,542 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,616 |
Casting director employment statistics
Most casting directors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where casting directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where casting directors work.
Casting director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Casting director jobs by company type
Employees with the casting director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most casting directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Casting director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 67% |
Casting director jobs by industry
The most common industries for casting directors are media, education and retail.
Casting director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 24% |
| Education | 15% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
Casting director turnover and employment statistics
Casting director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for casting directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Casting director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Casting director 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 director tenure
The average casting director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 970 casting directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Casting director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Casting director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of casting directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Official | 5.42% | 268 |
| Motorcycle Racer | 6.54% | 47 |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 7.62% | 14,508 |
| Church Musician | 8.54% | 93 |
| Contortionist | 13.74% | 31 |
| Casting Director | 14.31% | - |
| Orchestra Director | 30.45% | 4,789 |
Similar casting director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Official | 5.42% | 268 |
| Motorcycle Racer | 6.54% | 47 |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 7.62% | 14,508 |
| Church Musician | 8.54% | 93 |
| Contortionist | 13.74% | 31 |
| Orchestra Director | 30.45% | 4,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by casting directors
The most common foreign language among casting directors is Spanish at 38.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.9%.
- Spanish, 38.2%
- French, 15.8%
- Portuguese, 7.9%
- Italian, 7.9%
- Russian, 3.9%
- Other, 26.3%
Casting director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.2% |
| French | 15.8% |
| Portuguese | 7.9% |
| Italian | 7.9% |
| Russian | 3.9% |
| Other | 26.3% |