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 |
26,255 Very large |
& |
5.5% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
2,117 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
344 Large |
& |
8.1% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
29 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
312 Large |
& |
0.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| Cook County |
16,398 Very large |
& |
6.3% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
1,339 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
164 Medium |
& |
-1.8% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
831 Large |
& |
7.7% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
69 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
2,326 Very large |
& |
7.4% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
193 High |
| Edwardsville Area |
310 Large |
& |
6.8% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
150 Large |
& |
-0.7% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
173 Medium |
& |
5.8% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Lake County |
1,653 Very large |
& |
4.8% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
132 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
181 Medium |
& |
9.4% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
282 Large |
& |
1.4% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
332 Large |
& |
9.3% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
29 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
690 Large |
& |
-4.5% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
47 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
233 Medium |
& |
0.9% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
17 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
246 Medium |
& |
4.1% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
19 Few |
| Rockford Area |
324 Medium |
& |
4.6% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
169 Large |
& |
1.2% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
13 Few |
| Springfield Area |
402 Large |
& |
-2.7% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
307 Medium |
& |
2.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Vermilion County |
67 Medium |
& |
-1.5% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Will County |
341 Medium |
& |
1.5% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
26 Very few |
| United States |
514,500 Very large |
& |
3.3% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
38,100 High |