Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Avg. Annl Openings Sort ascending
Illinois Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 1,100 1,230 130 11.8 160
Illinois Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 1,300 1,500 200 15.4 160
Illinois Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 2,280 1,720 -560 -24.6 160
Illinois Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School 2,160 2,210 50 2.3 150
Illinois Conveyor Operators and Tenders 1,190 1,240 50 4.2 150
Illinois Credit Counselors 1,690 1,880 190 11.2 150
Illinois Dental Laboratory Technicians 1,110 1,160 50 4.5 150
Illinois Dietetic Technicians 2,090 2,100 10 0.5 150
Illinois Family Medicine Physicians 5,400 5,380 -20 -0.4 150
Illinois Home Appliance Repairers 1,480 1,510 30 2 150
Illinois Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 1,350 1,500 150 11.1 150
Illinois Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,530 1,490 -40 -2.6 150
Illinois News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists 1,730 1,520 -210 -12.1 150
Illinois Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 1,560 1,400 -160 -10.3 150
Illinois Transportation Security Screeners 1,730 1,720 -10 -0.6 150
Illinois Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (SOC 2018) 990 1,080 90 9.1 140
Illinois Crane and Tower Operators 1,190 1,300 110 9.2 140
Illinois Education Administrators, All Other 1,480 1,700 220 14.9 140
Illinois Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 1,600 1,730 130 8.1 140
Illinois Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders 1,010 1,150 140 13.9 140
Illinois Mechanical Drafters 1,630 1,560 -70 -4.3 140
Illinois Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 1,050 1,080 30 2.9 140
Illinois Physical Therapist Aides 1,010 1,140 130 12.9 140
Illinois Sales Engineers 1,290 1,320 30 2.3 140
Illinois Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 1,050 1,200 150 14.3 140
Illinois Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,310 1,310 0 0 140
Illinois Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 520 720 200 38.5 130
Illinois Food Scientists and Technologists 1,080 1,180 100 9.3 130
Illinois Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 310 680 370 119.4 130
Illinois Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 900 860 -40 -4.4 130
Illinois Survey Researchers 1,260 1,420 160 12.7 130
Illinois Veterinarians 2,500 2,910 410 16.4 130
Illinois Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,230 1,270 40 3.3 120
Illinois Film and Video Editors 1,070 1,210 140 13.1 120
Illinois Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,170 1,170 0 0 120
Illinois Lodging Managers 750 1,020 270 36 120
Illinois Multimedia Artists and Animators 1,080 1,150 70 6.5 120
Illinois Nurse Anesthetists 2,020 2,150 130 6.4 120
Illinois Surveyors 1,320 1,350 30 2.3 120
Illinois Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1,410 1,450 40 2.8 120
Illinois Advertising and Promotions Managers 960 1,070 110 11.5 110
Illinois Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 780 940 160 20.5 110
Illinois Athletic Trainers 1,230 1,390 160 13 110
Illinois Carpet Installers 1,440 1,380 -60 -4.2 110
Illinois Compensation and Benefits Managers 1,380 1,420 40 2.9 110
Illinois Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 1,350 1,090 -260 -19.3 110
Illinois Helpers--Electricians 890 950 60 6.7 110
Illinois Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 1,000 1,070 70 7 110
Illinois Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 1,110 1,170 60 5.4 110
Illinois Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 1,170 1,270 100 8.5 110
Illinois Shampooers 800 960 160 20 110
Illinois Social Science Research Assistants 800 880 80 10 110
Illinois Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 1,120 1,140 20 1.8 110
Illinois Tire Builders 940 1,080 140 14.9 110
Illinois Agricultural Inspectors 500 590 90 18 100
Illinois Athletes and Sports Competitors 500 700 200 40 100
Illinois Budget Analysts 1,230 1,240 10 0.8 100
Illinois Conservation Scientists 920 1,020 100 10.9 100
Illinois Environmental Engineers 1,230 1,280 50 4.1 100
Illinois First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers 350 780 430 122.9 100
Illinois Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 790 840 50 6.3 100
Illinois Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 770 920 150 19.5 100
Illinois Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors 940 900 -40 -4.3 100
Illinois New Accounts Clerks 1,520 1,250 -270 -17.8 100
Illinois Power Plant Operators 1,170 1,080 -90 -7.7 100
Illinois Radio and Television Announcers 1,090 1,070 -20 -1.8 100
Illinois Sailors and Marine Oilers 670 820 150 22.4 100
Illinois Surveying and Mapping Technicians 790 830 40 5.1 100
Illinois Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (SOC 2018) 720 830 110 15.3 90
Illinois Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 720 870 150 20.8 90
Illinois Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 950 980 30 3.2 90
Illinois Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 1,080 930 -150 -13.9 90
Illinois Commercial and Industrial Designers 850 920 70 8.2 90
Illinois Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 740 780 40 5.4 90
Illinois Financial Clerks, All Other 790 840 50 6.3 90
Illinois Furniture Finishers 630 660 30 4.8 90
Illinois Glaziers 760 850 90 11.8 90
Illinois Insulation Workers, Mechanical 780 870 90 11.5 90
Illinois Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 710 750 40 5.6 90
Illinois Medical Appliance Technicians 640 680 40 6.3 90
Illinois Museum Technicians and Conservators 640 770 130 20.3 90
Illinois Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 730 810 80 11 90
Illinois Psychologists, All Other 1,440 1,390 -50 -3.5 90
Illinois Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 770 820 50 6.5 90
Illinois Signal and Track Switch Repairers 820 890 70 8.5 90
Illinois Statistical Assistants 670 750 80 11.9 90
Illinois Air Traffic Controllers 800 830 30 3.8 80
Illinois Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 680 750 70 10.3 80
Illinois Broadcast Technicians 910 830 -80 -8.8 80
Illinois Elevator Installers and Repairers 700 790 90 12.9 80
Illinois Fence Erectors 660 730 70 10.6 80
Illinois First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 500 540 40 8 80
Illinois Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 840 870 30 3.6 80
Illinois Forensic Science Technicians 540 630 90 16.7 80
Illinois Foundry Mold and Coremakers 780 790 10 1.3 80
Illinois Law Teachers, Postsecondary 800 840 40 5 80
Illinois Meter Readers, Utilities 1,190 1,130 -60 -5 80
Illinois Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 960 860 -100 -10.4 80
Illinois Nuclear Technicians 910 730 -180 -19.8 80
Illinois Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 980 850 -130 -13.3 80
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