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:
- Local, state, and federal government agencies
- Hospitals
Outlook
Demand for these specialists will grow at a rapid rate. Public interest in safety in the work place will spur growth. Issues such as emergency preparedness, changing regulations, the environment, and technological advances in safety equipment and threats will all increase the public’s interest in this field. Budget cuts by government may limit some growth.
The best job prospects are for those with advanced degrees. Many job openings are expected due to retirements.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (CIS 100391)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
2,324 Medium |
& |
8.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
190 Few |
| Champaign Area |
53 Very small |
& |
9.4% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
48 Very small |
& |
6.3% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
942 Small |
& |
8.3% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
77 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
20 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
95 Small |
& |
16.8% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Du Page County |
226 Small |
& |
9.7% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
47 Very small |
& |
14.9% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
34 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
157 Small |
& |
13.4% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| McHenry County |
27 Very small |
& |
14.8% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
35 Very small |
& |
2.9% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
46 Very small |
& |
8.7% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
95 Small |
& |
5.3% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
34 Very small |
& |
2.9% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
61 Small |
& |
9.8% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
62 Very small |
& |
9.7% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
15 Very small |
& |
-6.7% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
54 Very small |
& |
1.9% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
70 Small |
& |
0.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Will County |
87 Small |
& |
18.4% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| United States |
125,900 Medium |
& |
14.9% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
15,100 Moderate |