There are currently an estimated 35,800 performers in the United States. The performer job market is expected to grow by 6.0% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are performers?
CareerExplorer rates performers with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 2,200 performers.
What’s the supply of performers?
The performer industry is concentrated in California, Florida, Nevada
Performer job market by state
| State Name | Employed Performers |
|---|---|
| California | 4,320 |
| Florida | 3,090 |
| Nevada | 1,680 |
| Pennsylvania | 860 |
| Louisiana | 770 |
| Georgia | 620 |
| Illinois | 430 |
| Missouri | 410 |
| Colorado | 400 |
| Ohio | 400 |
| New York | 360 |
| Tennessee | 280 |
| North Carolina | 240 |
| Washington | 180 |
| Hawaii | 180 |
| Virginia | 160 |
| Arizona | 140 |
| Massachusetts | 140 |
| Utah | 120 |
| New Jersey | 110 |
| Montana | 100 |
| Minnesota | 90 |
| Iowa | 80 |
| Nebraska | 70 |
| Michigan | 70 |
| Oklahoma | 60 |
| Wisconsin | 50 |
| Kentucky | 50 |
| Kansas | 40 |
| Vermont | 30 |