What are the main factors that influence an Associate Casting Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Associate Casting Director?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Casting Director roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

How does experience change An Associate Casting Director's salary?

An Associate Casting Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $74,762 for beginners, reaching about $105,209 at mid-level, and approach $169,389 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Casting Director?

Associate Casting Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Casting Director roles are District of Columbia $95,462, California $95,100, Massachusetts $93,832. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Casting Director roles make?

Salaries for Associate Casting Director level roles vary by specialization: Casting Technician: $96,036; Casting Agent: $79,330; Casting Producer: $79,304; Casting Engineer: $75,971; Casting Director: $71,389.

Associate Casting Director Salary in Maryland

How much does an Associate Casting Director make in Maryland? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Casting Director in Maryland is $88,901 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, an Associate Casting Director's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,778
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,438 to $98,258
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,554

10% $76,554

50% (Median) $88,901

90% $106,778

Associate Casting Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,258	$8,188	$1,890	$47
Average	$88,901	$7,408	$1,710	$43
25th Percentile	$82,438	$6,870	$1,585	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Casting Director Salaries

An Associate Casting Director'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 Associate Casting Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Casting Director'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): $74,762
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,951
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,209
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,724
Expert (over 8 years): $169,389

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Research and Development Associate I	less than 1 year	$74,762
Associate Casting Director	1-2 years	$86,951
Research and Development Associate III	2-4 years	$105,209
Research and Development Associate IV	5-8 years	$138,724
Research and Development Associate V	over 8 years	$169,389

How Do Associate Casting Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Associate Casting Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,462.
California: $95,100.
Massachusetts: $93,832.

District of Columbia $95,462 California $95,100 Massachusetts $93,832 Washington $93,487 New Jersey $93,453 Alaska $93,332 Connecticut $92,142 New York $91,660

Hawaii $90,116 Rhode Island $89,392 Maryland $88,901 Minnesota $88,228 Colorado $87,969 Illinois $87,883 Oregon $87,555 Delaware $87,314

New Hampshire $87,162 Virginia $86,823 Pennsylvania $85,831 Nevada $85,331 North Dakota $85,167 Michigan $84,909 Wisconsin $84,814 Vermont $84,624

Texas $84,098 Maine $84,064 Arizona $84,012 Ohio $83,952 Georgia $83,158 Indiana $82,762 Wyoming $82,684 Utah $82,563

Iowa $82,512 Kansas $82,098 Louisiana $81,977 North Carolina $81,934 Missouri $81,917 Florida $81,581 Montana $81,399 Nebraska $81,227

Kentucky $81,132 South Carolina $80,787 Tennessee $80,572 Idaho $80,486 New Mexico $79,856 Oklahoma $79,718 Alabama $79,209 South Dakota $78,356

Arkansas $77,890 West Virginia $77,640 Mississippi $76,890

Top Paying Cities for Associate Casting Director

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:

Owings: $91,537
Riverdale: $94,812
College Park: $94,703

Owings, MD $91,537

Riverdale, MD $94,812

College Park, MD $94,703

Fort Washington, MD $94,641

Oxon Hill, MD $94,914

Suitland, MD $94,884

District Heights, MD $94,837

Temple Hills, MD $94,886

Deale, MD $91,113

Dunkirk, MD $92,077

Fort George G Meade, MD $89,964

Friendship, MD $91,403

Fulton, MD $91,160

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $94,563

Savage, MD $90,098

Shady Side, MD $90,394

Galesville, MD $90,792

Greenbelt, MD $94,375

Glenn Dale, MD $93,332

Upper Marlboro, MD $93,423

Harwood, MD $91,141

Highland, MD $91,078

West River, MD $91,159

Tracys Landing, MD $91,223

Hyattsville, MD $94,888

Jessup, MD $89,656

Bethesda, MD $94,916

Glen Echo, MD $94,899

Chevy Chase, MD $94,906

Cabin John, MD $94,879

Olney, MD $92,742

Brookeville, MD $91,011

Poolesville, MD $91,812

Barnesville, MD $90,534

Beallsville, MD $90,701

Boyds, MD $91,395

Dickerson, MD $90,596

Rockville, MD $93,834

Potomac, MD $94,105

Derwood, MD $92,839

Sandy Spring, MD $92,298

Ashton, MD $92,094

Brinklow, MD $91,410

Burtonsville, MD $92,480

Montgomery Village, MD $91,723

Kensington, MD $94,826

Garrett Park, MD $94,714

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $93,970

Silver Spring, MD $94,771

Takoma Park, MD $94,895

Aberdeen, MD $86,922

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $86,904

Abingdon, MD $87,575

Gunpowder, MD $88,103

Arnold, MD $89,130

Baldwin, MD $87,938

Bel Air, MD $87,207

Belcamp, MD $87,334

Benson, MD $86,807

Boring, MD $86,999

Brooklandville, MD $88,794

Butler, MD $87,817

Chase, MD $88,510

Churchville, MD $86,555

Clarksville, MD $90,111

Cockeysville, MD $87,985

Hunt Valley, MD $88,354

Crownsville, MD $89,733

Darlington, MD $85,790

Davidsonville, MD $91,041

Dayton, MD $90,054

Edgewater, MD $90,208

Edgewood, MD $87,842

Ellicott City, MD $88,969

Columbia, MD $89,636

Fallston, MD $87,612

Finksburg, MD $87,643

Forest Hill, MD $86,732

Fork, MD $88,236

Fort Howard, MD $88,793

Freeland, MD $84,990

Gambrills, MD $90,071

Gibson Island, MD $88,842

Glen Arm, MD $88,561

Glen Burnie, MD $88,947

Glyndon, MD $88,096

Hampstead, MD $86,071

Elkridge, MD $89,044

Hanover, MD $89,095

Harmans, MD $89,091

Havre De Grace, MD $86,357

Hydes, MD $88,243

Jarrettsville, MD $86,444

Joppa, MD $88,065

Kingsville, MD $88,261

Lineboro, MD $84,773

Linthicum Heights, MD $88,961

Long Green, MD $88,416

Spencerville, MD $92,343

Clarksburg, MD $90,323

Damascus, MD $89,545

Germantown, MD $92,222

Annapolis, MD $89,819

Cumberland, MD $81,593

Accident, MD $81,456

Barton, MD $81,839

Bittinger, MD $81,686

Bloomington, MD $81,976

Corriganville, MD $81,074

Eckhart Mines, MD $81,523

Ellerslie, MD $81,177

Flintstone, MD $81,612

Friendsville, MD $81,433

Frostburg, MD $81,411

Grantsville, MD $81,414

Kitzmiller, MD $81,420

Lonaconing, MD $81,692

Luke, MD $81,982

Mc Henry, MD $81,464

Midland, MD $81,965

Midlothian, MD $81,422

Mount Savage, MD $81,049

Oakland, MD $81,228

Oldtown, MD $81,724

Pinto, MD $81,875

Rawlings, MD $81,900

Spring Gap, MD $81,823

Swanton, MD $81,624

Westernport, MD $81,979

Easton, MD $88,038

Barclay, MD $87,303

Bethlehem, MD $87,415

Betterton, MD $87,368

Bozman, MD $88,788

Cambridge, MD $87,419

Centreville, MD $88,130

Chester, MD $88,810

Chestertown, MD $87,776

Church Creek, MD $87,281

Church Hill, MD $87,658

Claiborne, MD $88,948

Cordova, MD $87,740

Crapo, MD $86,512

Crocheron, MD $85,888

Crumpton, MD $87,203

Denton, MD $87,282

East New Market, MD $87,071

Federalsburg, MD $87,054

Fishing Creek, MD $86,833

Galena, MD $86,967

Goldsboro, MD $87,114

Grasonville, MD $88,641

Greensboro, MD $87,130

Henderson, MD $87,211

Hillsboro, MD $87,803

Hurlock, MD $87,091

Ingleside, MD $87,373

Kennedyville, MD $87,123

Mcdaniel, MD $88,913

Madison, MD $87,961

Marydel, MD $86,971

Massey, MD $86,988

Millington, MD $87,111

Neavitt, MD $88,900

Newcomb, MD $88,287

Oxford, MD $87,850

Preston, MD $87,383

Price, MD $87,718

Queen Anne, MD $87,947

Queenstown, MD $88,448

Rhodesdale, MD $86,569

Ridgely, MD $87,474

Rock Hall, MD $88,312

Royal Oak, MD $88,123

Saint Michaels, MD $88,720

Secretary, MD $87,403

Sherwood, MD $89,442

Deal Island, MD $85,230

Eden, MD $85,398

Ewell, MD $84,965

Fruitland, MD $85,691

Girdletree, MD $84,770

Hebron, MD $85,611

Linkwood, MD $86,819

Manokin, MD $85,117

Mardela Springs, MD $85,919

Marion Station, MD $84,818

Nanticoke, MD $85,573

Newark, MD $85,217

Ocean City, MD $85,628

Parsonsburg, MD $85,456

Pittsville, MD $85,459

Pocomoke City, MD $84,928

Powellville, MD $85,416

Princess Anne, MD $85,337

Quantico, MD $85,443

Rehobeth, MD $84,793

Sharptown, MD $86,391

Showell, MD $85,457

Snow Hill, MD $85,154

Stockton, MD $84,645

Tyaskin, MD $85,360

Tylerton, MD $85,065

Upper Fairmount, MD $85,325

Vienna, MD $86,102

Westover, MD $85,116

Whaleyville, MD $85,412

Willards, MD $85,446

Delmar, MD $85,672

North East, MD $86,436

Perry Point, MD $86,310

Perryville, MD $86,279

Port Deposit, MD $86,066

Rising Sun, MD $85,784

Warwick, MD $86,949

Cecilton, MD $86,889

Charlestown, MD $86,424

Chesapeake City, MD $86,887

Childs, MD $86,771

Stevensville, MD $89,037

Colora, MD $85,707

Conowingo, MD $85,562

Earleville, MD $86,806

Elk Mills, MD $86,800

Elkton, MD $86,737

Georgetown, MD $86,871

Lutherville Timonium, MD $88,721

Abell, MD $87,838

Accokeek, MD $93,864

Aquasco, MD $91,541

Avenue, MD $87,979

Barstow, MD $90,449

Bel Alton, MD $90,896

Benedict, MD $90,835

Brandywine, MD $92,975

Broomes Island, MD $89,422

Bryans Road, MD $93,681

Bryantown, MD $91,987

Bushwood, MD $88,043

California, MD $87,968

Callaway, MD $87,354

Chaptico, MD $88,879

Charlotte Hall, MD $90,220

Cheltenham, MD $93,845

Clements, MD $88,880

Cobb Island, MD $88,082

Coltons Point, MD $87,668

Compton, MD $88,146

Dameron, MD $86,241

Dowell, MD $88,242

Drayden, MD $86,448

Faulkner, MD $90,411

Great Mills, MD $87,495

Helen, MD $89,710

Hollywood, MD $88,488

Hughesville, MD $91,373

Huntingtown, MD $90,998

Indian Head, MD $91,565

Ironsides, MD $91,196

Issue, MD $88,558

La Plata, MD $91,824

Leonardtown, MD $87,821

Lexington Park, MD $87,227

Loveville, MD $88,742

Lusby, MD $88,406

Marbury, MD $92,299

Mechanicsville, MD $89,692

Morganza, MD $89,168

Mount Victoria, MD $88,143

Nanjemoy, MD $90,123

Newburg, MD $89,220

Park Hall, MD $86,971

Patuxent River, MD $87,430

Piney Point, MD $86,582

Pomfret, MD $92,822

Port Republic, MD $89,909

Port Tobacco, MD $91,485

Prince Frederick, MD $90,455

Ridge, MD $85,859

Rock Point, MD $89,188

Saint Inigoes, MD $86,135

Saint Leonard, MD $89,475

Saint Marys City, MD $86,954

Scotland, MD $85,290

Solomons, MD $88,162

Sunderland, MD $91,179

Tall Timbers, MD $86,692

Valley Lee, MD $86,727

Welcome, MD $90,916

White Plains, MD $92,831

Southern Md Facility, MD $93,964

Annapolis Junction, MD $89,859

Lanham, MD $94,320

Beltsville, MD $94,186

Laurel, MD $92,133

Bladensburg, MD $94,873

Lothian, MD $92,080

Mount Rainier, MD $94,918

North Beach, MD $90,801

Bowie, MD $92,117

Brentwood, MD $94,912

Capitol Heights, MD $94,870

Chesapeake Beach, MD $90,754

Churchton, MD $90,776

Clinton, MD $94,336

Still Pond, MD $87,373

Sudlersville, MD $87,209

Taylors Island, MD $87,984

Templeville, MD $86,976

Tilghman, MD $89,241

Toddville, MD $86,086

Trappe, MD $87,473

Wingate, MD $86,423

Wittman, MD $88,947

Woolford, MD $87,621

Worton, MD $87,673

Wye Mills, MD $88,294

Frederick, MD $87,294

Adamstown, MD $89,109

Big Pool, MD $82,774

Boonsboro, MD $85,722

Braddock Heights, MD $87,250

Brownsville, MD $86,995

Brunswick, MD $87,799

Buckeystown, MD $88,445

Burkittsville, MD $87,136

Cascade, MD $84,942

Cavetown, MD $84,834

Chewsville, MD $84,965

Clear Spring, MD $83,829

Cooksville, MD $88,932

Emmitsburg, MD $85,225

Fairplay, MD $85,172

Funkstown, MD $85,163

Glenelg, MD $89,874

Glenwood, MD $89,433

Hagerstown, MD $84,732

Hancock, MD $82,366

Ijamsville, MD $88,890

Jefferson, MD $87,887

Keedysville, MD $85,994

Keymar, MD $85,951

Knoxville, MD $87,338

Ladiesburg, MD $86,260

Libertytown, MD $87,055

Lisbon, MD $88,944

Little Orleans, MD $81,910

Maugansville, MD $84,424

Middletown, MD $86,930

Monrovia, MD $88,695

Mount Airy, MD $88,163

Myersville, MD $85,800

New Market, MD $87,806

New Midway, MD $86,258

New Windsor, MD $87,038

Point Of Rocks, MD $88,940

Rocky Ridge, MD $85,685

Rohrersville, MD $86,580

Sabillasville, MD $85,057

Saint James, MD $85,184

Sharpsburg, MD $85,866

Smithsburg, MD $84,911

Sykesville, MD $88,391

Taneytown, MD $85,429

Thurmont, MD $85,781

Tuscarora, MD $89,280

Union Bridge, MD $86,685

Unionville, MD $87,104

Walkersville, MD $86,796

West Friendship, MD $89,127

Williamsport, MD $84,824

Woodbine, MD $88,934

Woodsboro, MD $86,383

Salisbury, MD $85,673

Allen, MD $85,556

Berlin, MD $85,466

Bishopville, MD $85,485

Bivalve, MD $85,799

Manchester, MD $85,035

Marriottsville, MD $88,744

Maryland Line, MD $84,773

Mayo, MD $90,008

Millersville, MD $89,275

Monkton, MD $87,174

Odenton, MD $90,177

Crofton, MD $90,693

Owings Mills, MD $88,568

Parkton, MD $85,837

Pasadena, MD $88,866

Perry Hall, MD $88,625

Perryman, MD $87,149

Phoenix, MD $88,159

Pylesville, MD $85,325

Randallstown, MD $88,705

Reisterstown, MD $88,358

Riderwood, MD $88,892

Riva, MD $90,353

Severn, MD $89,261

Severna Park, MD $89,140

Simpsonville, MD $90,009

Sparks Glencoe, MD $87,445

Crisfield, MD $85,027

Stevenson, MD $88,763

Dhs, MD $93,887

Waldorf, MD $92,778

Street, MD $85,714

Upperco, MD $86,927

Upper Falls, MD $88,348

Westminster, MD $86,930

Whiteford, MD $85,291

White Hall, MD $85,722

White Marsh, MD $88,544

Woodstock, MD $88,785

Baltimore, MD $88,901

Towson, MD $88,890

Gwynn Oak, MD $88,919

Pikesville, MD $88,857

Sparrows Point, MD $88,805

Middle River, MD $88,621

Essex, MD $88,831

Dundalk, MD $88,915

Brooklyn, MD $88,917

Curtis Bay, MD $88,935

Halethorpe, MD $88,928

Catonsville, MD $88,972

Parkville, MD $88,876

Nottingham, MD $88,786

Rosedale, MD $88,900

Windsor Mill, MD $88,872

Gaithersburg, MD $92,644

Washington Grove, MD $92,692

Associate Casting Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Casting Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Associate Casting Director positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Casting Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Casting Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$120,016	$58.0	35%
Internet	$106,681	$51.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$102,236	$49.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$97,791	$47.0	10%
Insurance	$97,791	$47.0	10%

Associate Casting Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Casting Director'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.

$82,438

Average $88,901/year

$98,258

$6,870

Average $7,408/month

$8,188

$1,585

Average $1,710/week

$1,890

$40

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,258	$8,188	$1,890	$47
Average	$88,901	$7,408	$1,710	$43
25th Percentile	$82,438	$6,870	$1,585	$40

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