Agents and Business Managers


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Agents and Business Managers

Agents and Business Managers - Employment & Outlook

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:

  • Artist and event management companies
  • Performing arts companies
  • Entertainers

Outlook

The demand for entertainers is expected to increase over the next decade. As a result, more agents should be needed to represent the larger number of professional athletes and actors. However, this growth will not be in all states. California and New York are likely to add the most new jobs for agents and managers.

Competition for jobs will be strong. The glamour of this career and the lack of formal entry requirements attract many people. Only the most talented will represent famous clients.

Agents and Business Managers (CIS 100228)

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Illinois
301
Very small
&
56.1%
8.2%
>>>>
59
Very few
  Cook County
202
Very small
&
64.9%
9.2%
>>>>
42
Very few
  DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area
8
Very small
&
62.5%
10.3%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Du Page County
10
Very small
&
40.0%
8.8%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Lake County
19
Very small
&
68.4%
11.7%
>>>>
4
Very few
  Rockford Area
13
Very small
&
69.2%
6.6%
>>>>
3
Very few
  Will County
9
Very small
&
0.0%
14.9%
>>>>
1
Very few
United States
19,900
Very small
&
8.0%
2.8%
>>>>
2,100
Very few
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.