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
This career is expected to grow faster than average. However, 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 |
7,253 Large |
& |
19.2% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
1,405 High |
| Champaign Area |
162 Medium |
& |
22.8% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
139 Small |
& |
17.3% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Cook County |
3,769 Large |
& |
19.4% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
731 High |
| Decatur Area |
51 Small |
& |
-2.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
222 Small |
& |
27.9% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
46 Few |
| Du Page County |
648 Medium |
& |
18.5% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
125 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
122 Small |
& |
25.4% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
45 Small |
& |
17.8% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
65 Small |
& |
-6.2% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Lake County |
396 Medium |
& |
17.2% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
75 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
57 Small |
& |
28.1% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
124 Medium |
& |
6.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
249 Medium |
& |
25.3% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
51 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
314 Medium |
& |
21.7% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
62 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
88 Small |
& |
17.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
17 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
121 Small |
& |
26.4% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Rockford Area |
123 Small |
& |
22.8% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
72 Small |
& |
22.2% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
15 Few |
| Springfield Area |
204 Medium |
& |
22.5% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
41 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
121 Small |
& |
14.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Vermilion County |
30 Very small |
& |
3.3% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Will County |
167 Small |
& |
12.6% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| United States |
264,200 Large |
& |
3.7% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
43,600 High |