Occupation is in demand.
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:
- Stock brokers and dealers
- Business management companies
- Banks and credit unions
- Insurance companies
Outlook
As more businesses and people make investments, the need for financial analysts will increase. Analysts will also be needed in the investment banking field. Demand is growing much faster than average. As big data and technology improves, the demand for analysts who perform high-quality analyses will increase.
Because this job pays well, many people want to enter this field. Competition for analyst jobs will be strong. Job prospects will be best for those with certifications and an advanced degree.
Financial Analysts (CIS 100082)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
15,125 Large |
& |
4.3% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
1,030 High |
| Champaign Area |
212 Medium |
& |
3.3% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
179 Medium |
& |
0.6% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Cook County |
8,550 Very large |
& |
5.0% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
590 High |
| Decatur Area |
80 Small |
& |
0.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
464 Medium |
& |
7.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
34 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,730 Large |
& |
4.7% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
119 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
158 Medium |
& |
7.6% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
65 Small |
& |
-3.1% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
105 Small |
& |
2.9% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Lake County |
892 Large |
& |
2.6% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
58 Few |
| McHenry County |
130 Medium |
& |
10.8% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
154 Medium |
& |
1.3% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
165 Medium |
& |
12.1% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
731 Large |
& |
-0.5% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
46 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
129 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
168 Medium |
& |
5.4% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
221 Medium |
& |
3.6% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
63 Small |
& |
1.6% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
249 Medium |
& |
0.4% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
199 Medium |
& |
0.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
39 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
333 Medium |
& |
4.2% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| United States |
368,500 Large |
& |
5.7% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
25,100 Moderate |