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. 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 |
22,333 Very large |
& |
6.1% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,855 High |
| Champaign Area |
319 Large |
& |
2.5% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
274 Medium |
& |
1.5% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Cook County |
12,450 Very large |
& |
6.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
1,042 High |
| Decatur Area |
122 Medium |
& |
8.2% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
694 Large |
& |
6.2% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
58 Few |
| Du Page County |
2,598 Very large |
& |
5.8% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
215 High |
| Edwardsville Area |
242 Medium |
& |
2.9% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
102 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
167 Medium |
& |
7.8% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Lake County |
1,458 Very large |
& |
12.8% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
134 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
194 Medium |
& |
7.2% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
220 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
259 Medium |
& |
1.5% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
999 Large |
& |
1.7% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
78 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
184 Medium |
& |
-1.1% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
384 Large |
& |
3.9% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| Rockford Area |
331 Medium |
& |
2.1% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
87 Medium |
& |
-1.1% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
361 Large |
& |
0.8% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
27 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
307 Medium |
& |
6.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Vermilion County |
56 Small |
& |
-5.4% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Will County |
439 Large |
& |
13.0% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
41 Few |
| United States |
317,200 Large |
& |
7.6% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
23,000 Moderate |