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:
- Car parts and supply stores
- Machinery and equipment supply stores
- Auto dealers
Outlook
Demand for this career is growing slower than average. More people are having their cars repaired than buying new cars which increases demand for parts salespeople. However, the slow growth in the car and truck building industry will limit growth for this career.
Many job openings will occur as current workers leave the career.
Parts Salespeople (CIS 100149)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
8,165 Large |
& |
8.8% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,083 High |
| Champaign Area |
138 Medium |
& |
-0.7% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
191 Medium |
& |
-1.6% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Cook County |
2,670 Large |
& |
9.0% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
356 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
107 Medium |
& |
1.9% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
417 Medium |
& |
12.0% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
58 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,226 Large |
& |
12.2% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
170 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
180 Medium |
& |
10.6% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
83 Small |
& |
-4.8% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
136 Medium |
& |
19.1% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
20 Few |
| Lake County |
563 Large |
& |
6.2% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
72 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
197 Medium |
& |
15.7% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
149 Medium |
& |
7.4% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
211 Medium |
& |
12.8% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
426 Medium |
& |
1.2% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
51 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
137 Medium |
& |
8.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
166 Medium |
& |
13.9% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Rockford Area |
234 Medium |
& |
3.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
29 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
54 Small |
& |
3.7% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
181 Medium |
& |
-0.6% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
266 Medium |
& |
11.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
37 Few |
| Will County |
385 Medium |
& |
14.0% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
54 Few |
| United States |
266,100 Large |
& |
1.0% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
31,400 High |