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:
- Hotels and other lodging places
Outlook
Growth for this career is expected to decline. Automation will reduce some of the need for desk clerks. Some hotels and motels allow guests to check out by phone or with key drop-off boxes instead of going to the front desk.
Many job openings will occur as people leave the career for other jobs. Those with customer service experience will have better prospects.
Hotel Desk Clerks (CIS 100103)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
5,680 Large |
& |
54.0% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,490 High |
| Champaign Area |
153 Medium |
& |
40.5% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
37 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
121 Small |
& |
13.2% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Cook County |
2,925 Large |
& |
74.8% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
878 High |
| Decatur Area |
70 Small |
& |
-17.1% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
169 Small |
& |
32.5% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
38 Few |
| Du Page County |
492 Medium |
& |
89.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
160 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
103 Small |
& |
22.3% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
40 Very small |
& |
-27.5% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
75 Small |
& |
8.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Lake County |
274 Medium |
& |
33.9% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
62 Few |
| McHenry County |
35 Very small |
& |
11.4% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
115 Medium |
& |
6.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
211 Medium |
& |
10.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
39 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
278 Medium |
& |
25.2% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
58 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
81 Small |
& |
17.3% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
72 Small |
& |
44.4% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
99 Small |
& |
-24.2% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
52 Small |
& |
21.2% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
108 Small |
& |
-36.1% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
98 Small |
& |
54.1% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Vermilion County |
32 Small |
& |
-15.6% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Will County |
121 Small |
& |
47.1% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| United States |
257,700 Large |
& |
-2.6% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
39,800 High |