Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Illinois Gaming Service Workers, All Other 130 300 170 130.8 50
Illinois Gaming Dealers 1,090 2,460 1,370 125.7 390
Illinois First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers 350 780 430 122.9 100
Illinois Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 310 680 370 119.4 130
Illinois Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators 90 190 100 111.1 30
Illinois Gaming Cage Workers 210 440 230 109.5 60
Illinois Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 60 120 60 100 20
Illinois Costume Attendants 200 320 120 60 70
Illinois Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 3,050 4,820 1,770 58 1,080
Illinois Cooks, Restaurant 37,800 59,390 21,590 57.1 9,180
Illinois Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 300 470 170 56.7 60
Illinois Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 5,680 8,750 3,070 54 1,490
Illinois Woodworkers, All Other 20 30 10 50 0
Illinois Baggage Porters and Bellhops 1,080 1,570 490 45.4 220
Illinois Dancers 180 260 80 44.4 40
Illinois Nurse Practitioners 8,420 12,090 3,670 43.6 900
Illinois Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 15,110 21,360 6,250 41.4 3,420
Illinois Bartenders 22,010 30,960 8,950 40.7 5,310
Illinois Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 540 760 220 40.7 160
Illinois Athletes and Sports Competitors 500 700 200 40 100
Illinois Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 520 720 200 38.5 130
Illinois Amusement and Recreation Attendants 5,610 7,700 2,090 37.3 1,600
Illinois Lodging Managers 750 1,020 270 36 120
Illinois Statisticians 1,720 2,330 610 35.5 200
Illinois Miscellaneous Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers 290 390 100 34.5 40
Illinois Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 14,140 18,830 4,690 33.2 3,320
Illinois Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 11,070 14,660 3,590 32.4 3,330
Illinois Chefs and Head Cooks 3,300 4,340 1,040 31.5 590
Illinois Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 13,650 17,880 4,230 31 2,740
Illinois Logisticians 10,230 13,200 2,970 29 1,300
Illinois Data Scientists and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other 3,370 4,340 970 28.8 370
Illinois Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 1,150 1,480 330 28.7 180
Illinois Flight Attendants 9,970 12,770 2,800 28.1 1,670
Illinois Industrial Machinery Mechanics 13,610 17,310 3,700 27.2 1,680
Illinois Medical and Health Services Managers 14,180 17,980 3,800 26.8 1,600
Illinois Waiters and Waitresses 65,400 82,940 17,540 26.8 16,060
Illinois First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 30,670 38,820 8,150 26.6 5,910
Illinois Avionics Technicians 500 630 130 26 50
Illinois Manicurists and Pedicurists 3,120 3,930 810 26 450
Illinois Animal Trainers 1,280 1,610 330 25.8 200
Illinois Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 5,390 6,760 1,370 25.4 1,650
Illinois Information Security Analysts (SOC 2018) 4,070 5,100 1,030 25.3 430
Illinois Actuaries 2,220 2,780 560 25.2 190
Illinois Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 40 50 10 25 0
Illinois Choreographers 120 150 30 25 30
Illinois Dishwashers 15,040 18,800 3,760 25 3,060
Illinois First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service & Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Exc Gambling Services 5,520 6,900 1,380 25 800
Illinois Mechanical Door Repairers 280 350 70 25 30
Illinois Skincare Specialists 2,050 2,560 510 24.9 290
Illinois Cargo and Freight Agents 7,030 8,760 1,730 24.6 940
Illinois Physician Assistants 4,310 5,360 1,050 24.4 370
Illinois Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 4,770 5,920 1,150 24.1 550
Illinois Bicycle Repairers 250 310 60 24 40
Illinois Occupational Therapy Assistants 2,330 2,890 560 24 380
Illinois Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 2,410 2,980 570 23.7 320
Illinois Massage Therapists 5,890 7,270 1,380 23.4 870
Illinois Tour and Travel Guides 860 1,060 200 23.3 170
Illinois Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 1,080 1,330 250 23.1 160
Illinois Operations Research Analysts 4,260 5,240 980 23 410
Illinois Sailors and Marine Oilers 670 820 150 22.4 100
Illinois Helpers--Extraction Workers 90 110 20 22.2 10
Illinois Physical Therapist Assistants 3,850 4,670 820 21.3 590
Illinois Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 2018) 380 460 80 21.1 40
Illinois Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 720 870 150 20.8 90
Illinois Fast Food and Counter Workers 128,650 155,230 26,580 20.7 31,430
Illinois Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 780 940 160 20.5 110
Illinois Museum Technicians and Conservators 640 770 130 20.3 90
Illinois Coaches and Scouts 8,880 10,670 1,790 20.2 1,520
Illinois Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 36,110 43,410 7,300 20.2 4,580
Illinois Animal Scientists 50 60 10 20 10
Illinois Shampooers 800 960 160 20 110
Illinois Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 1,050 1,260 210 20 180
Illinois Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 970 1,160 190 19.6 190
Illinois Speech-Language Pathologists 7,550 9,030 1,480 19.6 640
Illinois Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 770 920 150 19.5 100
Illinois Home Health and Personal Care Aides 99,460 118,600 19,140 19.2 15,070
Illinois Concierges 1,310 1,560 250 19.1 210
Illinois Genetic Counselors 210 250 40 19 20
Illinois Cooks, Short Order 2,700 3,210 510 18.9 480
Illinois Respiratory Therapists 4,510 5,360 850 18.8 310
Illinois Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11,680 13,840 2,160 18.5 1,380
Illinois Atmospheric and Space Scientists 220 260 40 18.2 20
Illinois Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 12,160 14,370 2,210 18.2 1,720
Illinois Financial Managers 41,440 48,950 7,510 18.1 3,950
Illinois Agricultural Inspectors 500 590 90 18 100
Illinois Food Service Managers 18,080 21,340 3,260 18 2,500
Illinois Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 64,670 76,310 11,640 18 6,260
Illinois Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 12,550 14,790 2,240 17.8 1,480
Illinois Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 32,000 37,650 5,650 17.7 4,290
Illinois Political Scientists 170 200 30 17.6 20
Illinois Forensic Science Technicians 540 630 90 16.7 80
Illinois Phlebotomists 5,250 6,120 870 16.6 740
Illinois Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 37,920 44,180 6,260 16.5 6,060
Illinois Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 2,490 2,900 410 16.5 290
Illinois Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 3,590 4,180 590 16.4 440
Illinois Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 21,080 24,540 3,460 16.4 2,610
Illinois Veterinarians 2,500 2,910 410 16.4 130
Illinois Orthotists and Prosthetists 370 430 60 16.2 30
Illinois Interpreters and Translators 2,050 2,380 330 16.1 240
Illinois Sound Engineering Technicians 250 290 40 16 30
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