The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Production and planning clerks work in most industries.
Major employers:
- Manufacturers
- Wholesale trade companies
- Warehousing and storage companies
Outlook
Demand for this occupation will grow about as fast as average. The decline in the manufacturing industry will limit growth. However, this occupation is not as easily automated as other types of clerk occupations.
Job openings will occur as people leave the occupation. Job prospects are best for those with computer experience.
Production and Planning Clerks (CIS 100164)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
13,350 Large |
& |
5.9% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
1,448 Very High |
Champaign Area |
188 Large |
& |
11.7% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
22 High |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
287 Large |
& |
5.6% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
31 High |
Cook County |
5,802 Large |
& |
6.1% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
632 High |
Decatur Area |
128 Large |
& |
7.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
15 High |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
650 Large |
& |
10.8% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
75 High |
Du Page County |
1,639 Very large |
& |
5.7% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
176 Very High |
Edwardsville Area |
233 Large |
& |
2.1% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
23 High |
Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
83 Large |
& |
9.6% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
10 High |
Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
159 Large |
& |
3.1% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
16 High |
Lake County |
855 Large |
& |
10.6% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
98 Very High |
McHenry County |
236 Large |
& |
9.3% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
27 High |
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
163 Large |
& |
11.7% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
19 High |
Northwest Illinois Area |
287 Large |
& |
5.6% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
31 High |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
574 Large |
& |
7.5% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
64 High |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
164 Large |
& |
6.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
18 High |
Rock Island-Moline Area |
221 Large |
& |
4.5% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
24 High |
Rockford Area |
443 Large |
& |
9.9% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
50 High |
Shawnee National Forest Area |
59 Large |
& |
3.4% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
6 Moderate |
Springfield Area |
222 Large |
& |
5.0% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
24 High |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
248 Large |
& |
6.5% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
28 High |
Vermilion County |
73 Large |
& |
9.6% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
9 High |
Will County |
533 Large |
& |
8.6% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
60 High |
United States |
378,500 Very large |
& |
3.9% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
37,500 Very High |