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:
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- Banks and credit unions
- Business management companies
Outlook
Growth in this career will be faster than average. Operators who keep up with changing technology should have the best prospects.
Most job openings will arise from the need to replace workers who change jobs or retire.
Computer Operators (CIS 100279)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
11,744 Large |
& |
5.9% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
943 High |
| Champaign Area |
189 Medium |
& |
1.1% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
135 Small |
& |
0.7% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Cook County |
5,968 Large |
& |
6.9% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
487 High |
| Decatur Area |
54 Small |
& |
-1.9% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
423 Medium |
& |
5.4% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,496 Large |
& |
2.9% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
113 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
129 Small |
& |
1.6% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
47 Small |
& |
-2.1% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
87 Small |
& |
2.3% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Lake County |
686 Large |
& |
8.3% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
58 Few |
| McHenry County |
117 Small |
& |
5.1% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
113 Small |
& |
0.9% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
134 Medium |
& |
7.5% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
428 Medium |
& |
2.6% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
96 Small |
& |
3.1% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
338 Large |
& |
8.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| Rockford Area |
186 Medium |
& |
7.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
43 Small |
& |
2.3% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
215 Medium |
& |
4.2% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
372 Large |
& |
7.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| Vermilion County |
30 Very small |
& |
-10.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
336 Medium |
& |
10.1% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
28 Very few |
| United States |
449,400 Very large |
& |
9.7% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
33,500 High |