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:
- Animal shelters and humane societies
- Pet supply stores
- Stables and boarding kennels
Outlook
The demand for this career is very high however, jobs at aquariums and zoos will be difficult to get. This is because competition for those positions is strong and there is low turnover at zoos and aquariums. In contrast, many jobs will be created at kennels and animal groomers.
Many people are willing to pay more for pet care than in the past and more pet owners will use kennel and grooming services. As more households have pets, the demand for animal caretakers will continue to grow.
Animal Caretakers (CIS 100238)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
13,649 Large |
& |
31.0% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
2,743 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
217 Medium |
& |
26.7% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
42 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
182 Medium |
& |
26.4% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| Cook County |
6,161 Large |
& |
35.0% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
1,282 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
164 Medium |
& |
-1.2% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
738 Large |
& |
36.6% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
155 High |
| Du Page County |
1,381 Large |
& |
29.7% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
275 High |
| Edwardsville Area |
279 Large |
& |
36.6% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
58 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
93 Medium |
& |
12.9% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
15 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
229 Medium |
& |
-0.4% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
34 Few |
| Lake County |
777 Large |
& |
38.9% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
167 High |
| McHenry County |
350 Large |
& |
20.6% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
64 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
160 Medium |
& |
28.8% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
273 Medium |
& |
16.5% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
47 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
460 Large |
& |
36.5% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
97 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
184 Medium |
& |
17.9% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
201 Medium |
& |
15.4% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| Rockford Area |
390 Large |
& |
20.3% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
72 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
85 Medium |
& |
24.7% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
16 Few |
| Springfield Area |
346 Large |
& |
25.4% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
66 Moderate |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
302 Medium |
& |
17.9% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
53 Moderate |
| Vermilion County |
61 Small |
& |
24.6% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
12 Few |
| Will County |
684 Large |
& |
34.6% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
143 High |
| United States |
364,600 Large |
& |
16.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
75,800 Very High |