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:
- Market research companies
- Finance and insurance companies
- Information companies
- Wholesale trade companies
- Business management companies
Outlook
Demand for this career will see very strong growth as companies try to expand their markets. They will use more market research to understand the needs of customers and improve marketing plans. New forms of online marketing increases the demand for market research analysts.
Job prospects are best for those with advanced degrees and strong skills in statistics, computer science, and survey design.
Market Research Analysts (CIS 100369)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
38,248 Very large |
& |
10.7% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
4,017 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
613 Large |
& |
10.9% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
65 Moderate |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
462 Large |
& |
6.5% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
46 Moderate |
| Cook County |
19,533 Very large |
& |
10.5% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
2,044 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
232 Large |
& |
5.6% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
1,469 Very large |
& |
13.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
160 High |
| Du Page County |
5,128 Very large |
& |
12.1% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
548 Very High |
| Edwardsville Area |
474 Large |
& |
13.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
52 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
168 Large |
& |
5.4% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
16 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
312 Large |
& |
8.3% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Lake County |
2,600 Very large |
& |
11.3% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
275 High |
| McHenry County |
496 Large |
& |
16.1% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
56 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
366 Large |
& |
9.6% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
38 Moderate |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
508 Large |
& |
15.0% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
57 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
1,513 Very large |
& |
7.5% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
151 High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
382 Large |
& |
7.1% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
38 Moderate |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
540 Large |
& |
11.9% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
57 Moderate |
| Rockford Area |
725 Large |
& |
10.6% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
76 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
137 Medium |
& |
5.8% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
13 Few |
| Springfield Area |
618 Large |
& |
6.8% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
61 Moderate |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
573 Large |
& |
8.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
59 Moderate |
| Vermilion County |
115 Medium |
& |
1.7% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
11 Few |
| Will County |
1,293 Very large |
& |
13.9% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
141 High |
| United States |
941,700 Very large |
& |
6.7% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
87,200 Very High |