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:
- Commercial fishing companies
- Sport fishing companies
- Self-employment
Outlook
Demand for this career is declining. Job openings will occur as fishers and hunters leave the career because of the strenuous, hazardous nature of the job. Others will leave because of the lack of steady, year-round income.
Efforts to restore fish stocks have led to fishing quotes which limit demand for commercial fishers. Animal pelts will continued to be used for clothing, however, most fur for clothing comes from ranches or farms.
Most job openings will arise from the need to replace workers who retire or leave the career.
Commercial Fishers and Hunters (CIS 100042)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
97 Very small |
& |
1.0% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
11 Very small |
& |
-9.1% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
5 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
8 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
21,900 Very small |
& |
-4.6% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
2,800 Very few |