The top 10 percent of all casting directors made over $164,000, while the bottom 10 percent made no less than $34,000. As expected, the two highest-paying states are California and New York. New York casting directors earn about $56 per hour, whereas California casting directors earn on average $57 per hour.
Can I wear jeans to an audition?
You don’t need to dress like you’re going in for a corporate interview here. Your clothes shouldn’t be a wrinkled mess, but you also shouldn’t be wearing business attire to an audition. A good pair of jeans can go a long way, and it’s worth investing in a pair for auditions alone.