Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

Use this page to sort, search, filter, and export long term projections. To sort the data select the header of the column to sort. Data can be filtered by entering a specific state name, or occupational title. Use "Double Quotes" to search for an exact term. If the table below is empty when a particular state is entered, that state has not yet submitted projections. If a particular occupation does not show up this means there is no publicly available projection for that occupation in the area specified.

The data is also available via REST and Direct Download.

Additional information and resources are available on each State's website, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website. More information about occupational details can be found on the O*NET Online website.

About the Long Term Projections.

Enter one or more state names to filter results. Use quotes for multi-word states like "West Virginia"
Use Ctrl+click on Desktop to Select Multiple or De-Select
Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Avg. Annl Openings Sort descending
Illinois Coaches and Scouts 8,880 10,670 1,790 20.2 1,520
Illinois Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 2018) 19,930 20,740 810 4.1 1,540
Illinois Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 14,670 15,990 1,320 9 1,540
Illinois Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 19,590 20,120 530 2.7 1,550
Illinois Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (SOC 2018) 11,680 13,000 1,320 11.3 1,560
Illinois Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 20,880 21,460 580 2.8 1,560
Illinois Bakers 10,520 11,790 1,270 12.1 1,580
Illinois Helpers--Production Workers 11,360 11,260 -100 -0.9 1,590
Illinois Amusement and Recreation Attendants 5,610 7,700 2,090 37.3 1,600
Illinois Medical and Health Services Managers 14,180 17,980 3,800 26.8 1,600
Illinois Administrative Services and Facilities Managers (SOC 2018) 18,140 19,710 1,570 8.7 1,640
Illinois Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 5,390 6,760 1,370 25.4 1,650
Illinois Child, Family, and School Social Workers 16,280 17,500 1,220 7.5 1,660
Illinois Billing and Posting Clerks 15,810 16,160 350 2.2 1,670
Illinois Dental Assistants 12,370 13,890 1,520 12.3 1,670
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 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 12,160 14,370 2,210 18.2 1,720
Illinois Paralegals and Legal Assistants 13,540 15,490 1,950 14.4 1,740
Illinois Pharmacy Technicians 20,520 22,800 2,280 11.1 1,750
Illinois Food Batchmakers 12,730 14,110 1,380 10.8 1,760
Illinois Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 14,600 16,100 1,500 10.3 1,770
Illinois Computer and Information Systems Managers 21,760 23,500 1,740 8 1,830
Illinois Clergy 18,630 18,620 -10 -0.1 1,840
Illinois Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other 22,330 23,700 1,370 6.1 1,860
Illinois Cooks, Fast Food 12,840 13,270 430 3.3 1,930
Illinois Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants 25,020 20,260 -4,760 -19 1,940
Illinois Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 17,650 19,340 1,690 9.6 2,040
Illinois Personal Service Managers; Entertainment & Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other 25,030 27,030 2,000 8 2,080
Illinois Driver/Sales Workers 15,680 18,180 2,500 15.9 2,090
Illinois Lawyers 35,490 39,280 3,790 10.7 2,110
Illinois Marketing Managers 22,060 24,070 2,010 9.1 2,120
Illinois Medical Secretaries 18,770 19,610 840 4.5 2,130
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 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 23,740 24,900 1,160 4.9 2,190
Illinois Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 14,460 15,990 1,530 10.6 2,250
Illinois Social and Human Service Assistants 16,940 18,920 1,980 11.7 2,270
Illinois Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 2018) 31,030 32,330 1,300 4.2 2,310
Illinois Sales Managers 24,430 26,450 2,020 8.3 2,310
Illinois Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 19,740 21,560 1,820 9.2 2,410
Illinois Food Service Managers 18,080 21,340 3,260 18 2,500
Illinois Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 19,330 22,060 2,730 14.1 2,520
Illinois Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 13,910 15,860 1,950 14 2,530
Illinois Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 21,080 24,540 3,460 16.4 2,610
Illinois Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 30,400 33,030 2,630 8.7 2,670
Illinois Substitute Teachers, Short-Term 21,280 22,910 1,630 7.7 2,670
Illinois Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 13,650 17,880 4,230 31 2,740
Illinois Recreation Workers 15,720 18,150 2,430 15.5 2,840
Illinois Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 40,040 41,260 1,220 3 2,850
Illinois Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 19,250 19,900 650 3.4 2,890
Illinois First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 26,880 28,810 1,930 7.2 2,900
Illinois Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 28,510 25,590 -2,920 -10.2 2,900
Illinois Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 28,410 29,330 920 3.2 2,910
Illinois Medical Assistants 22,160 24,630 2,470 11.1 2,960
Illinois Electricians 24,700 27,850 3,150 12.8 3,010
Illinois Dishwashers 15,040 18,800 3,760 25 3,060
Illinois Carpenters 31,600 32,950 1,350 4.3 3,090
Illinois Human Resources Specialists 29,040 32,000 2,960 10.2 3,150
Illinois Machinists 28,490 31,070 2,580 9.1 3,280
Illinois Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 24,090 27,390 3,300 13.7 3,310
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 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 15,110 21,360 6,250 41.4 3,420
Illinois Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 39,940 39,340 -600 -1.5 3,720
Illinois Financial Managers 41,440 48,950 7,510 18.1 3,950
Illinois Childcare Workers 27,870 29,100 1,230 4.4 4,030
Illinois Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 54,470 55,940 1,470 2.7 4,050
Illinois Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 32,000 37,650 5,650 17.7 4,290
Illinois Management Analysts 41,500 46,160 4,660 11.2 4,400
Illinois Construction Laborers 39,510 43,610 4,100 10.4 4,440
Illinois Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 36,110 43,410 7,300 20.2 4,580
Illinois First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 44,160 44,950 790 1.8 4,740
Illinois First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 49,400 49,140 -260 -0.5 4,810
Illinois Receptionists and Information Clerks 38,540 39,050 510 1.3 4,900
Illinois Insurance Sales Agents 51,350 54,490 3,140 6.1 5,040
Illinois Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other 64,980 67,840 2,860 4.4 5,080
Illinois Bartenders 22,010 30,960 8,950 40.7 5,310
Illinois Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 38,160 41,040 2,880 7.5 5,390
Illinois Accountants and Auditors 53,400 59,090 5,690 10.7 5,470
Illinois Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 57,260 59,710 2,450 4.3 5,590
Illinois Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers 57,010 58,050 1,040 1.8 5,650
Illinois Food Preparation Workers 29,350 33,260 3,910 13.3 5,730
Illinois Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 62,450 56,910 -5,540 -8.9 5,810
Illinois First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 30,670 38,820 8,150 26.6 5,910
Illinois Security Guards 41,230 45,230 4,000 9.7 6,040
Illinois Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 37,920 44,180 6,260 16.5 6,060
Illinois Packers and Packagers, Hand 38,050 42,920 4,870 12.8 6,070
Illinois Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 64,670 76,310 11,640 18 6,260
Illinois Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 65,950 62,520 -3,430 -5.2 6,690
Illinois Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 62,920 61,960 -960 -1.5 6,750
Illinois Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel 53,090 58,760 5,670 10.7 6,890
Illinois Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 66,380 69,770 3,390 5.1 6,950
Illinois Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 64,630 71,080 6,450 10 6,990
Illinois Nursing Assistants (SOC 2018) 57,120 58,050 930 1.6 7,040
Illinois Registered Nurses 136,640 142,890 6,250 4.6 7,870
Illinois Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 60,860 70,080 9,220 15.1 8,040
Illinois Cooks, Restaurant 37,800 59,390 21,590 57.1 9,180
Illinois Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 74,620 82,060 7,440 10 9,260
Illinois General and Operations Managers 122,540 135,130 12,590 10.3 11,820
Illinois Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 91,880 96,650 4,770 5.2 12,970
This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner.