Occupation is in demand.
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:
- Graphic design companies
- Newspaper, magazine, and book publishers
- Advertising agencies
- Printing companies
Outlook
Growth for graphic designers will be slower than average. Demand will increase for those who work with various types of online media due to decreased use of print media such as newspaper and magazines. The need for designs and media for mobile applications, Internet, and video entertainment will create most of the growth in this career.
Competition for jobs will be strong. Opportunities will be best for graphic designers with a bachelor's degree and knowledge of various types of media including print and Internet.
Graphic Designers (CIS 100093)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
12,130 Large |
& |
2.9% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
1,015 High |
| Champaign Area |
229 Medium |
& |
2.2% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
184 Medium |
& |
-0.5% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Cook County |
6,390 Large |
& |
2.8% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
534 High |
| Decatur Area |
58 Small |
& |
5.2% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
587 Large |
& |
6.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
52 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,437 Large |
& |
4.1% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
123 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
134 Small |
& |
0.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
72 Small |
& |
-2.8% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
79 Small |
& |
5.1% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Lake County |
803 Large |
& |
2.6% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
67 Few |
| McHenry County |
171 Medium |
& |
7.0% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
98 Small |
& |
-1.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
179 Medium |
& |
4.5% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
381 Medium |
& |
-1.0% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
30 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
101 Small |
& |
-2.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
124 Small |
& |
7.3% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
185 Medium |
& |
1.1% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
23 Very small |
& |
-4.3% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
215 Medium |
& |
3.3% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
164 Medium |
& |
-0.6% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
33 Small |
& |
-12.1% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
387 Medium |
& |
6.2% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| United States |
265,900 Large |
& |
2.1% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
20,000 Moderate |