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:
- Securities and commodities brokerage firms
- Banks, credit unions, and savings institutions
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow faster than average. As the economy grows, there will be more people needing help with their investments. The growing number and complexity of financial products will also spur demand. In addition, banks now offer a variety of services, such as stocks and insurance. However, some trading systems can be automated, limiting the need for securities traders.
Competition for jobs is strong as there are many people qualified for job openings. Job prospects are best for those with advanced degrees and certifications.
Securities Salespeople (CIS 100444)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
23,743 Very large |
& |
4.9% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
2,187 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
290 Medium |
& |
-0.7% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
268 Medium |
& |
2.2% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Cook County |
14,956 Very large |
& |
6.7% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
1,416 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
136 Medium |
& |
10.3% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
738 Large |
& |
-0.8% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
61 Few |
| Du Page County |
2,159 Very large |
& |
0.7% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
186 High |
| Edwardsville Area |
281 Large |
& |
-1.8% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
130 Medium |
& |
-1.5% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
146 Medium |
& |
4.8% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Lake County |
1,422 Very large |
& |
12.4% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
146 High |
| McHenry County |
175 Medium |
& |
-2.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
204 Medium |
& |
-4.4% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
286 Large |
& |
-1.4% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
704 Large |
& |
1.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
62 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
206 Medium |
& |
-5.8% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
198 Medium |
& |
-0.5% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
315 Medium |
& |
-2.5% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
112 Medium |
& |
-6.3% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
375 Large |
& |
-4.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
29 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
259 Medium |
& |
-1.9% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
38 Small |
& |
-10.5% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
346 Medium |
& |
6.4% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| United States |
513,800 Very large |
& |
6.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
41,000 High |