Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Illinois Driver/Sales Workers 15,680 18,180 2,500 15.9 2,090
Illinois Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 380 440 60 15.8 50
Illinois Industrial Engineers 12,490 14,440 1,950 15.6 1,030
Illinois Maintenance Workers, Machinery 2,510 2,900 390 15.5 280
Illinois Millwrights 2,130 2,460 330 15.5 230
Illinois Recreation Workers 15,720 18,150 2,430 15.5 2,840
Illinois Actors 3,050 3,520 470 15.4 400
Illinois Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 130 150 20 15.4 20
Illinois Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 1,300 1,500 200 15.4 160
Illinois Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (SOC 2018) 720 830 110 15.3 90
Illinois Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 5,440 6,270 830 15.3 500
Illinois Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 4,000 4,610 610 15.3 360
Illinois Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 60,860 70,080 9,220 15.1 8,040
Illinois Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 2,940 3,380 440 15 550
Illinois Education Administrators, All Other 1,480 1,700 220 14.9 140
Illinois Financial Examiners 2,020 2,320 300 14.9 190
Illinois Tire Builders 940 1,080 140 14.9 110
Illinois Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 3,630 4,160 530 14.6 410
Illinois Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 177,900 203,620 25,720 14.5 27,520
Illinois Paralegals and Legal Assistants 13,540 15,490 1,950 14.4 1,740
Illinois Stockers and Order Fillers 78,540 89,840 11,300 14.4 14,130
Illinois Epidemiologists 350 400 50 14.3 30
Illinois Hearing Aid Specialists 280 320 40 14.3 30
Illinois Riggers 420 480 60 14.3 50
Illinois Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 1,050 1,200 150 14.3 140
Illinois Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 19,330 22,060 2,730 14.1 2,520
Illinois Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 3,150 3,590 440 14 280
Illinois Economists 430 490 60 14 40
Illinois Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 13,910 15,860 1,950 14 2,530
Illinois Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 4,990 5,690 700 14 620
Illinois Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders 1,010 1,150 140 13.9 140
Illinois Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 24,090 27,390 3,300 13.7 3,310
Illinois Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 220 250 30 13.6 30
Illinois Plasterers and Stucco Masons 590 670 80 13.6 60
Illinois Community Health Workers 2,150 2,440 290 13.5 270
Illinois Construction Managers 16,430 18,650 2,220 13.5 1,470
Illinois Rehabilitation Counselors 4,140 4,700 560 13.5 460
Illinois Food Preparation Workers 29,350 33,260 3,910 13.3 5,730
Illinois Curators 380 430 50 13.2 50
Illinois Film and Video Editors 1,070 1,210 140 13.1 120
Illinois Rail Car Repairers 2,820 3,190 370 13.1 330
Illinois Athletic Trainers 1,230 1,390 160 13 110
Illinois Fundraisers 4,630 5,230 600 13 530
Illinois Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 2,170 2,450 280 12.9 270
Illinois Elevator Installers and Repairers 700 790 90 12.9 80
Illinois Physical Therapist Aides 1,010 1,140 130 12.9 140
Illinois Electricians 24,700 27,850 3,150 12.8 3,010
Illinois Packers and Packagers, Hand 38,050 42,920 4,870 12.8 6,070
Illinois Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (SOC 2018) 12,860 14,490 1,630 12.7 1,050
Illinois Survey Researchers 1,260 1,420 160 12.7 130
Illinois Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 640 720 80 12.5 70
Illinois Teachers and Instructors, All Other, Except Substitute Teachers 8,930 10,040 1,110 12.4 1,180
Illinois Dental Assistants 12,370 13,890 1,520 12.3 1,670
Illinois Animal Control Workers 490 550 60 12.2 50
Illinois Dental Hygienists (SOC 2018) 7,600 8,530 930 12.2 590
Illinois Motorcycle Mechanics 410 460 50 12.2 50
Illinois Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other 410 460 50 12.2 50
Illinois Bakers 10,520 11,790 1,270 12.1 1,580
Illinois Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 1,740 1,950 210 12.1 250
Illinois Occupational Therapy Aides 1,490 1,670 180 12.1 210
Illinois Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 6,550 7,330 780 11.9 820
Illinois Statistical Assistants 670 750 80 11.9 90
Illinois Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 1,850 2,070 220 11.9 210
Illinois Glaziers 760 850 90 11.8 90
Illinois Helpers--Roofers 510 570 60 11.8 70
Illinois Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 1,100 1,230 130 11.8 160
Illinois Retail Salespersons 133,700 149,490 15,790 11.8 21,190
Illinois Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 170 190 20 11.8 20
Illinois Social and Human Service Assistants 16,940 18,920 1,980 11.7 2,270
Illinois Advertising and Promotions Managers 960 1,070 110 11.5 110
Illinois Insulation Workers, Mechanical 780 870 90 11.5 90
Illinois Private Detectives and Investigators 1,830 2,040 210 11.5 190
Illinois FirstLine Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers, Exc Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor (SOC 2018) 17,740 19,760 2,020 11.4 2,190
Illinois Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (SOC 2018) 11,680 13,000 1,320 11.3 1,560
Illinois Credit Counselors 1,690 1,880 190 11.2 150
Illinois Management Analysts 41,500 46,160 4,660 11.2 4,400
Illinois Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 270 300 30 11.1 20
Illinois Civil Engineers 10,700 11,890 1,190 11.1 910
Illinois Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 360 400 40 11.1 50
Illinois Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 1,350 1,500 150 11.1 150
Illinois Medical Assistants 22,160 24,630 2,470 11.1 2,960
Illinois Pharmacy Technicians 20,520 22,800 2,280 11.1 1,750
Illinois Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers 90 100 10 11.1 10
Illinois Social and Community Service Managers 6,290 6,990 700 11.1 630
Illinois Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 1,540 1,710 170 11 180
Illinois Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 1,550 1,720 170 11 210
Illinois Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 730 810 80 11 90
Illinois Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 6,210 6,890 680 11 780
Illinois Conservation Scientists 920 1,020 100 10.9 100
Illinois Structural Iron and Steel Workers 2,580 2,860 280 10.9 310
Illinois Food Batchmakers 12,730 14,110 1,380 10.8 1,760
Illinois Public Relations and Fundraising Managers (SOC 2018) 5,380 5,960 580 10.8 530
Illinois Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 370 410 40 10.8 50
Illinois Accountants and Auditors 53,400 59,090 5,690 10.7 5,470
Illinois Chemical Engineers 560 620 60 10.7 40
Illinois Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,960 2,170 210 10.7 230
Illinois Lawyers 35,490 39,280 3,790 10.7 2,110
Illinois Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel 53,090 58,760 5,670 10.7 6,890
Illinois Tax Preparers 3,640 4,030 390 10.7 460
Illinois Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 14,460 15,990 1,530 10.6 2,250
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