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:
- Non-profit organizations
- Business and professional associations
- Colleges and universities
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow faster than average. Online media requires quick response from public relations specialists. More specialists will also be needed to help companies manage their social media sites as they look for new ways to reach customers. Companies will become more involved in community outreach in order to enhance their reputation. This will create demand for public relations specialists.
Most openings will occur as people retire or leave this career.
Public Relations Specialists (CIS 100170)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
8,676 Large |
& |
4.9% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
738 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
236 Medium |
& |
2.1% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
119 Small |
& |
1.7% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Cook County |
4,471 Large |
& |
5.0% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
381 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
58 Small |
& |
6.9% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
323 Medium |
& |
10.2% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
29 Very few |
| Du Page County |
806 Medium |
& |
5.8% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
70 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
128 Small |
& |
7.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
46 Small |
& |
-6.5% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
75 Small |
& |
2.7% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Lake County |
361 Medium |
& |
3.3% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
30 Very few |
| McHenry County |
85 Small |
& |
11.8% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
132 Medium |
& |
0.8% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
151 Medium |
& |
7.3% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
386 Medium |
& |
2.8% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
106 Small |
& |
-1.9% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
129 Small |
& |
10.1% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
228 Medium |
& |
3.5% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
51 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
249 Medium |
& |
0.8% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
173 Medium |
& |
2.3% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
28 Very small |
& |
3.6% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
263 Medium |
& |
13.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
26 Very few |
| United States |
315,900 Large |
& |
4.8% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
27,600 Moderate |