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:
- Movie and TV production companies
- Performing arts companies
Outlook
The growth of online streaming services is likely to boost actor employment due to more shows and content being produced. Conversely, funding shortages could decrease theater performances, affecting actor jobs there. However, well-funded theaters featuring popular plays and musicals might experience steadier employment demand.
Competition for jobs will be strong. The glamour of acting and the lack of formal entry requirements attract many people to this career. Only the most talented will find regular employment. Those with a bachelor's degree in theater may have better prospects.
Actors (CIS 100002)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
3,049 Medium |
& |
15.5% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
403 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
43 Very small |
& |
4.7% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
49 Very small |
& |
2.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,849 Medium |
& |
15.7% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
245 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
16 Very small |
& |
-12.5% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
90 Small |
& |
23.3% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Du Page County |
272 Small |
& |
16.9% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
37 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
37 Very small |
& |
-2.7% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
13 Very small |
& |
-15.4% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
28 Very small |
& |
10.7% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
148 Small |
& |
20.9% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| McHenry County |
28 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
27 Very small |
& |
-11.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
32 Very small |
& |
3.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
76 Very small |
& |
5.3% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
23 Very small |
& |
26.1% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
17 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
50 Very small |
& |
18.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
13 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
99 Small |
& |
25.3% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
49 Very small |
& |
2.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
8 Very small |
& |
-37.5% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
86 Small |
& |
24.4% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| United States |
76,000 Medium |
& |
4.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
8,600 Few |