There are currently an estimated 19,100 talent agents in the United States. The talent agent job market is expected to grow by 4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are talent agents?
CareerExplorer rates talent agents with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 8,100 talent agents. That number is based on 900 additional talent agents, and the retirement of 7,200 existing talent agents.
What’s the supply of talent agents?
The talent agent industry is concentrated in California, New York, Florida
Talent Agent job market by state
| State Name | Employed Talent Agents |
|---|---|
| California | 6,300 |
| New York | 3,230 |
| Florida | 920 |
| Tennessee | 690 |
| Texas | 390 |
| North Carolina | 350 |
| Massachusetts | 350 |
| Illinois | 260 |
| Georgia | 250 |
| Michigan | 190 |
| District of Columbia | 190 |
| Maryland | 180 |
| New Jersey | 160 |
| Nevada | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | 150 |
| Virginia | 130 |
| Connecticut | 120 |
| Arizona | 110 |
| Colorado | 110 |
| Indiana | 110 |
| Ohio | 110 |
| Missouri | 100 |
| Washington | 80 |
| Oregon | 80 |
| South Carolina | 70 |
| Wisconsin | 60 |
| Louisiana | 50 |
| Kentucky | 40 |
| Kansas | 30 |