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:
- State and local government agencies
Outlook
Demand is expected to be about average. Many people will soon become eligible for Social Security and Medicare which will increase demand. However, budget cuts in government will limit growth.
Job openings will occur as people retire. Job prospects will be best for those with a bachelor's degree and experience.
Government Benefits Interviewers (CIS 100337)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
1,789 Small |
& |
0.6% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
155 Few |
| Champaign Area |
33 Very small |
& |
3.0% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
70 Small |
& |
-2.9% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Cook County |
642 Small |
& |
0.5% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
55 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
17 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
47 Very small |
& |
4.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Du Page County |
70 Very small |
& |
2.9% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
33 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
17 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
17 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
59 Very small |
& |
1.7% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| McHenry County |
11 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
44 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
47 Very small |
& |
8.5% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
67 Very small |
& |
1.5% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
67 Small |
& |
-1.5% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
69 Small |
& |
0.0% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
32 Very small |
& |
3.1% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
46 Small |
& |
-2.2% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
234 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
118 Small |
& |
-1.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
30 Very small |
& |
3.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| United States |
166,800 Large |
& |
1.0% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
14,000 Few |