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 and state government agencies
- Detective agencies
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to grow faster than average. An increase in criminal activity on the Internet, such as identity theft, spamming, and illegal downloading will contribute to this growth.
In addition, employee background checks are becoming more common, and this will provide more job opportunities. More private investigators will be needed to assist lawyers working on criminal and civil cases. They will also be needed to control internal and external losses in large companies.
Competition for jobs will be strong. This career attracts many qualified people. Opportunities will be best for entry-level jobs with detective agencies.
Private Detectives and Investigators (CIS 100422)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
1,827 Small |
& |
11.5% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
187 Few |
| Champaign Area |
21 Very small |
& |
-9.5% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,124 Medium |
& |
14.9% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
120 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
47 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Du Page County |
243 Small |
& |
7.4% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
24 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
15 Very small |
& |
26.7% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
16 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
63 Very small |
& |
17.5% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| McHenry County |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
15 Very small |
& |
-6.7% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
51 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
14 Very small |
& |
21.4% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
38 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
27 Very small |
& |
3.7% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
27 Very small |
& |
-7.4% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
50 Very small |
& |
14.0% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| United States |
38,800 Small |
& |
4.9% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
3,600 Very few |