The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Security brokers and dealers
- Banks, savings institutions, and credit unions
- Security and commodity exchanges and services
Outlook
Demand for brokerage clerks is expected to decline. Automation in the industry means more people can invest online or through other automated means, reducing the demand for brokerage clerks.
Competition for jobs is expected to be strong. This is due to the financial services industry undergoing further consolidation. The number of people who apply for openings will be greater than the number of jobs available.
Job openings will be available as people leave the career.
Brokerage Clerks (CIS 100024)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
3,431 Medium |
& |
-7.7% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
346 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
25 Very small |
& |
-16.0% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
17 Very small |
& |
-17.6% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,546 Medium |
& |
-7.3% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
258 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
17 Very small |
& |
-29.4% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
52 Very small |
& |
-3.8% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Du Page County |
315 Small |
& |
-5.1% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
33 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
26 Very small |
& |
-7.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
8 Very small |
& |
-25.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
11 Very small |
& |
-9.1% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
121 Small |
& |
-5.8% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| McHenry County |
18 Very small |
& |
-5.6% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
15 Very small |
& |
-6.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
19 Very small |
& |
-5.3% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
70 Very small |
& |
-27.1% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
17 Very small |
& |
-5.9% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
14 Very small |
& |
-7.1% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
35 Very small |
& |
-11.4% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
10 Very small |
& |
-10.0% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
26 Very small |
& |
-23.1% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
32 Very small |
& |
-12.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Will County |
34 Very small |
& |
-20.6% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| United States |
40,800 Small |
& |
-9.6% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
4,100 Very few |