The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- Meat processing companies
Outlook
Demand for agricultural inspectors is expected to show little to no change. Most agricultural inspectors work for the government. Changes in government funding can impact growth.
Most openings will occur as agricultural inspectors leave this career or retire.
Agricultural Inspectors (CIS 100008)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
497 Very small |
& |
18.3% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
95 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
10 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
12 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
211 Very small |
& |
19.9% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
41 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
18 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Du Page County |
35 Very small |
& |
28.6% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
7 Very small |
& |
28.6% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
20 Very small |
& |
40.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| McHenry County |
7 Very small |
& |
57.1% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
8 Very small |
& |
25.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
19 Very small |
& |
10.5% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
13 Very small |
& |
15.4% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
11 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
10 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
43 Very small |
& |
7.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
18 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
17 Very small |
& |
23.5% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| United States |
13,300 Very small |
& |
4.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
2,200 Very few |