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:
- Real estate agencies
- Real estate rental companies
Outlook
Growth in this career will be about as fast as average. Many online sites and mobile apps help people view information about homes that are for sale however, growth in population and mobility will create some demand for agents as people look for larger homes or need to move due to a job relocation.
Job openings will occur each year as people leave this career. Real estate is a competitive industry. Job prospects are best for those with experience and a strong background in sales. Strong social and business ties in the community are also helpful.
Real Estate Agents (CIS 100433)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
9,391 Large |
& |
3.0% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
843 High |
| Champaign Area |
264 Medium |
& |
-3.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
226 Medium |
& |
2.7% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Cook County |
5,426 Large |
& |
3.8% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
494 High |
| Decatur Area |
60 Small |
& |
1.7% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
333 Medium |
& |
2.1% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
30 Very few |
| Du Page County |
695 Medium |
& |
7.2% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
67 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
112 Small |
& |
0.9% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
42 Small |
& |
-7.1% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
74 Small |
& |
1.4% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Lake County |
443 Medium |
& |
8.4% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
43 Few |
| McHenry County |
99 Small |
& |
3.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
93 Small |
& |
-5.4% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
110 Small |
& |
-1.8% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
256 Medium |
& |
0.8% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
77 Small |
& |
-2.6% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
79 Small |
& |
1.3% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
165 Medium |
& |
1.2% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
34 Very small |
& |
-2.9% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
122 Small |
& |
3.3% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
155 Medium |
& |
-1.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
19 Very small |
& |
-5.3% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
286 Medium |
& |
7.3% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
27 Very few |
| United States |
430,700 Very large |
& |
1.9% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
36,400 High |