Illinois: Industry Data
Illinois has 3,633 establishments and 57,669 employees across the 9 industries Data MVP covers. Here's each one, with pay, one-year job growth and Illinois's national rank.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Avg. pay | 1-yr jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Teams & Clubs | 175 | 5,060 | $263,691 | +5.0% | #7 |
| Sports & Event Promoters with Venues | 164 | 2,066 | $43,043 | -11.6% | #23 |
| Sports & Recreation Instruction | 752 | 7,157 | $23,509 | +3.6% | #5 |
| Fitness & Recreational Sports Centers | 1,462 | 27,605 | $23,557 | +2.4% | #5 |
| Sporting & Athletic Goods Makers | 107 | 1,879 | $105,256 | -1.1% | #6 |
| Cut & Sew Apparel Makers | 78 | 2,134 | $64,994 | -0.3% | #3 |
| Footwear Makers | Not disclosed by BLS | ||||
| Sporting Goods Retailers | 631 | 8,777 | $34,233 | -1.8% | #9 |
| Commercial Screen Printers | 264 | 2,991 | $51,196 | -4.9% | #6 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2025 annual averages, private ownership. Establishment counts are worksites, not companies. Pulled November 11, 2026. bls.gov/cew
Illinois: FAQ
How big is the sports business industry in Illinois?
Illinois had 3,633 establishments and 57,669 employees across the 9 industries Data MVP covers in 2025 (BLS QCEW annual averages, private ownership).
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