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:
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- Economic consulting firms
- Economic research firms
Outlook
Growth for economists will be about as fast as average. Opportunities for economists should be best in private industry, especially in consulting firms. Many companies turn to economic consultants to help them analyze economic data and make forecasts. Demand for economists should come from the increasing complexity of the global economy, additional financial regulations, and a more competitive business environment.
Job prospects will be best for those who have advanced degrees in economics or a strong background in math, statistics, survey design, and computer science.
The employment and outlook figures do not include economists who teach at colleges and universities.
Economists (CIS 100064)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
627 Very small |
& |
11.3% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
46 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
8 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
369 Small |
& |
8.1% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
26 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
19 Very small |
& |
21.1% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Du Page County |
69 Very small |
& |
21.7% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Lake County |
37 Very small |
& |
29.7% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| McHenry County |
5 Very small |
& |
40.0% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
5 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
18 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
13 Very small |
& |
15.4% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
15 Very small |
& |
6.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
10 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
17,600 Very small |
& |
1.1% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
900 Very few |