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 |
36,108 Very large |
& |
20.2% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
4,579 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
608 Large |
& |
16.3% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
74 Moderate |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
458 Large |
& |
17.5% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
56 Moderate |
| Cook County |
18,766 Very large |
& |
20.1% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
2,376 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
231 Large |
& |
17.7% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
1,349 Very large |
& |
24.4% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
180 High |
| Du Page County |
4,775 Very large |
& |
21.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
611 Very High |
| Edwardsville Area |
423 Large |
& |
21.7% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
54 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
164 Large |
& |
7.3% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
17 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
340 Large |
& |
18.5% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
42 Moderate |
| Lake County |
2,375 Very large |
& |
23.1% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
312 Very High |
| McHenry County |
440 Large |
& |
26.1% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
60 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
338 Large |
& |
18.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
42 Moderate |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
492 Large |
& |
18.9% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
61 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
1,412 Very large |
& |
14.2% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
166 High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
347 Large |
& |
14.7% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
41 Moderate |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
526 Very large |
& |
16.3% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
65 High |
| Rockford Area |
636 Large |
& |
16.2% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
76 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
124 Medium |
& |
5.6% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
13 Few |
| Springfield Area |
552 Large |
& |
18.3% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
68 Moderate |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
520 Large |
& |
19.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
66 Moderate |
| Vermilion County |
110 Large |
& |
11.8% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
12 Few |
| Will County |
1,163 Very large |
& |
29.9% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
165 High |
| United States |
868,600 Very large |
& |
13.4% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
94,600 Very High |