Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Illinois Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 2,180 2,410 230 10.6 240
Illinois Fence Erectors 660 730 70 10.6 80
Illinois Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 950 1,050 100 10.5 180
Illinois Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 4,550 5,030 480 10.5 480
Illinois Construction Laborers 39,510 43,610 4,100 10.4 4,440
Illinois Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 680 750 70 10.3 80
Illinois General and Operations Managers 122,540 135,130 12,590 10.3 11,820
Illinois Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 1,750 1,930 180 10.3 210
Illinois Production Workers, All Other 8,700 9,600 900 10.3 1,080
Illinois Public Relations Specialists 10,100 11,140 1,040 10.3 1,070
Illinois Slaughterers and Meat Packers 5,150 5,680 530 10.3 680
Illinois Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 14,600 16,100 1,500 10.3 1,770
Illinois Food Processing Workers, All Other 590 650 60 10.2 70
Illinois Human Resources Specialists 29,040 32,000 2,960 10.2 3,150
Illinois Etchers and Engravers 300 330 30 10 40
Illinois Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 74,620 82,060 7,440 10 9,260
Illinois Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 64,630 71,080 6,450 10 6,990
Illinois Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers 700 770 70 10 80
Illinois Social Science Research Assistants 800 880 80 10 110
Illinois Soil and Plant Scientists 500 550 50 10 60
Illinois Chemists 3,220 3,540 320 9.9 330
Illinois Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (SOC 2018) 4,960 5,450 490 9.9 570
Illinois Musicians and Singers 5,470 6,010 540 9.9 710
Illinois Physical Therapists 9,450 10,390 940 9.9 500
Illinois Parking Lot Attendants 5,080 5,580 500 9.8 860
Illinois Physicists 610 670 60 9.8 50
Illinois Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 8,750 9,610 860 9.8 770
Illinois Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 11,540 12,660 1,120 9.7 1,330
Illinois Security Guards 41,230 45,230 4,000 9.7 6,040
Illinois First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 14,000 15,350 1,350 9.6 1,430
Illinois Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 17,650 19,340 1,690 9.6 2,040
Illinois Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 11,530 12,620 1,090 9.5 1,200
Illinois First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 12,400 13,580 1,180 9.5 1,330
Illinois Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 8,970 9,820 850 9.5 970
Illinois Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 630 690 60 9.5 70
Illinois Counter and Rental Clerks 9,010 9,860 850 9.4 1,160
Illinois Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 4,340 4,750 410 9.4 430
Illinois Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 3,610 3,950 340 9.4 380
Illinois Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 1,490 1,630 140 9.4 170
Illinois Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 1,720 1,880 160 9.3 250
Illinois Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 1,820 1,990 170 9.3 170
Illinois First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 2,910 3,180 270 9.3 220
Illinois Food Scientists and Technologists 1,080 1,180 100 9.3 130
Illinois Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 430 470 40 9.3 30
Illinois Producers and Directors 3,330 3,640 310 9.3 330
Illinois Tree Trimmers and Pruners 430 470 40 9.3 60
Illinois Crane and Tower Operators 1,190 1,300 110 9.2 140
Illinois Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 1,410 1,540 130 9.2 190
Illinois Human Resources Managers 11,080 12,100 1,020 9.2 1,020
Illinois Machine Feeders and Offbearers 1,300 1,420 120 9.2 190
Illinois Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 19,740 21,560 1,820 9.2 2,410
Illinois Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 2,830 3,090 260 9.2 280
Illinois Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (SOC 2018) 990 1,080 90 9.1 140
Illinois Machinists 28,490 31,070 2,580 9.1 3,280
Illinois Marketing Managers 22,060 24,070 2,010 9.1 2,120
Illinois Orthodontists 440 480 40 9.1 20
Illinois Plant and System Operators, All Other 110 120 10 9.1 10
Illinois Subway and Streetcar Operators 330 360 30 9.1 30
Illinois Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 14,670 15,990 1,320 9 1,540
Illinois Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 7,020 7,650 630 9 860
Illinois Roofers 3,910 4,260 350 9 420
Illinois Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment 570 620 50 8.8 50
Illinois Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 10,540 11,470 930 8.8 1,240
Illinois Administrative Services and Facilities Managers (SOC 2018) 18,140 19,710 1,570 8.7 1,640
Illinois Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 2,180 2,370 190 8.7 280
Illinois Mechanical Engineers 12,530 13,620 1,090 8.7 870
Illinois Parts Salespersons 8,170 8,880 710 8.7 1,080
Illinois Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 30,400 33,030 2,630 8.7 2,670
Illinois Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants 3,140 3,410 270 8.6 470
Illinois Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 5,380 5,840 460 8.6 600
Illinois Dentists, General 4,550 4,940 390 8.6 170
Illinois Health Educators 1,850 2,010 160 8.6 220
Illinois Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (SOC 2018) 2,320 2,520 200 8.6 190
Illinois First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 5,890 6,390 500 8.5 440
Illinois Medical Equipment Repairers 2,120 2,300 180 8.5 250
Illinois Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (SOC 2018) 710 770 60 8.5 60
Illinois Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 2,930 3,180 250 8.5 280
Illinois Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 12,850 13,940 1,090 8.5 1,460
Illinois Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 1,170 1,270 100 8.5 110
Illinois Signal and Track Switch Repairers 820 890 70 8.5 90
Illinois Training and Development Specialists 11,070 12,010 940 8.5 1,150
Illinois Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 2,150 2,330 180 8.4 220
Illinois Occupational Therapists 5,960 6,460 500 8.4 390
Illinois Technical Writers 1,790 1,940 150 8.4 180
Illinois Anthropologists and Archeologists 120 130 10 8.3 10
Illinois Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program 3,000 3,250 250 8.3 250
Illinois Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 480 520 40 8.3 50
Illinois Highway Maintenance Workers 8,400 9,100 700 8.3 960
Illinois Residential Advisors 3,130 3,390 260 8.3 480
Illinois Sales Managers 24,430 26,450 2,020 8.3 2,310
Illinois Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 120 130 10 8.3 20
Illinois Training and Development Managers 2,300 2,490 190 8.3 230
Illinois Commercial and Industrial Designers 850 920 70 8.2 90
Illinois Sheet Metal Workers 5,390 5,830 440 8.2 560
Illinois Total, All Occupations 6,044,270 6,542,650 498,380 8.2 725,990
Illinois Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 1,600 1,730 130 8.1 140
Illinois Therapists, All Other 740 800 60 8.1 60
Illinois Urban and Regional Planners 860 930 70 8.1 80
Illinois Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 3,240 3,500 260 8 340
Illinois Computer and Information Systems Managers 21,760 23,500 1,740 8 1,830
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