Casting Assistant Career

*A job as a Casting Assistant falls under the broader career category of Talent Directors. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Talent Directors : Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.


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Talent Director Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$93,840

Median Hourly Wage

$45.12*

Total Employed Nationally

114,510


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.