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 Sort descending Avg. Annl Openings
Illinois Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 4,000 4,610 610 15.3 360
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 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 Industrial Engineers 12,490 14,440 1,950 15.6 1,030
Illinois Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 380 440 60 15.8 50
Illinois Driver/Sales Workers 15,680 18,180 2,500 15.9 2,090
Illinois Sound Engineering Technicians 250 290 40 16 30
Illinois Interpreters and Translators 2,050 2,380 330 16.1 240
Illinois Orthotists and Prosthetists 370 430 60 16.2 30
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 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 Phlebotomists 5,250 6,120 870 16.6 740
Illinois Forensic Science Technicians 540 630 90 16.7 80
Illinois Political Scientists 170 200 30 17.6 20
Illinois Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 32,000 37,650 5,650 17.7 4,290
Illinois Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 12,550 14,790 2,240 17.8 1,480
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 Financial Managers 41,440 48,950 7,510 18.1 3,950
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 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11,680 13,840 2,160 18.5 1,380
Illinois Respiratory Therapists 4,510 5,360 850 18.8 310
Illinois Cooks, Short Order 2,700 3,210 510 18.9 480
Illinois Genetic Counselors 210 250 40 19 20
Illinois Concierges 1,310 1,560 250 19.1 210
Illinois Home Health and Personal Care Aides 99,460 118,600 19,140 19.2 15,070
Illinois Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 770 920 150 19.5 100
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 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 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 Museum Technicians and Conservators 640 770 130 20.3 90
Illinois Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 780 940 160 20.5 110
Illinois Fast Food and Counter Workers 128,650 155,230 26,580 20.7 31,430
Illinois Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 720 870 150 20.8 90
Illinois Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 2018) 380 460 80 21.1 40
Illinois Physical Therapist Assistants 3,850 4,670 820 21.3 590
Illinois Helpers--Extraction Workers 90 110 20 22.2 10
Illinois Sailors and Marine Oilers 670 820 150 22.4 100
Illinois Operations Research Analysts 4,260 5,240 980 23 410
Illinois Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 1,080 1,330 250 23.1 160
Illinois Tour and Travel Guides 860 1,060 200 23.3 170
Illinois Massage Therapists 5,890 7,270 1,380 23.4 870
Illinois Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 2,410 2,980 570 23.7 320
Illinois Bicycle Repairers 250 310 60 24 40
Illinois Occupational Therapy Assistants 2,330 2,890 560 24 380
Illinois Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 4,770 5,920 1,150 24.1 550
Illinois Physician Assistants 4,310 5,360 1,050 24.4 370
Illinois Cargo and Freight Agents 7,030 8,760 1,730 24.6 940
Illinois Skincare Specialists 2,050 2,560 510 24.9 290
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 Actuaries 2,220 2,780 560 25.2 190
Illinois Information Security Analysts (SOC 2018) 4,070 5,100 1,030 25.3 430
Illinois Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 5,390 6,760 1,370 25.4 1,650
Illinois Animal Trainers 1,280 1,610 330 25.8 200
Illinois Avionics Technicians 500 630 130 26 50
Illinois Manicurists and Pedicurists 3,120 3,930 810 26 450
Illinois First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 30,670 38,820 8,150 26.6 5,910
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 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 13,610 17,310 3,700 27.2 1,680
Illinois Flight Attendants 9,970 12,770 2,800 28.1 1,670
Illinois Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 1,150 1,480 330 28.7 180
Illinois Data Scientists and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other 3,370 4,340 970 28.8 370
Illinois Logisticians 10,230 13,200 2,970 29 1,300
Illinois Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 13,650 17,880 4,230 31 2,740
Illinois Chefs and Head Cooks 3,300 4,340 1,040 31.5 590
Illinois Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 11,070 14,660 3,590 32.4 3,330
Illinois Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 14,140 18,830 4,690 33.2 3,320
Illinois Miscellaneous Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers 290 390 100 34.5 40
Illinois Statisticians 1,720 2,330 610 35.5 200
Illinois Lodging Managers 750 1,020 270 36 120
Illinois Amusement and Recreation Attendants 5,610 7,700 2,090 37.3 1,600
Illinois Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 520 720 200 38.5 130
Illinois Athletes and Sports Competitors 500 700 200 40 100
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 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 15,110 21,360 6,250 41.4 3,420
Illinois Nurse Practitioners 8,420 12,090 3,670 43.6 900
Illinois Dancers 180 260 80 44.4 40
Illinois Baggage Porters and Bellhops 1,080 1,570 490 45.4 220
Illinois Woodworkers, All Other 20 30 10 50 0
Illinois Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 5,680 8,750 3,070 54 1,490
Illinois Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 300 470 170 56.7 60
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.