There are currently an estimated 19,900 talent agents in the United States. The talent agent job market is expected to grow by 8.0% between 2022 and 2032.
How employable are talent agents?
CareerExplorer rates talent agents with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 6,900 talent agents. That number is based on 1,600 additional talent agents, and the retirement of 5,300 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 |
| District of Columbia | 190 |
| Michigan | 190 |
| Maryland | 180 |
| New Jersey | 160 |
| Pennsylvania | 150 |
| Nevada | 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 |