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:
- Cargo and passenger transportation companies
- Towing companies
- Canal operation companies
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to grow more slowly than average. Changes in the demand for bulk commodities, such as petroleum products, iron ore, and grains, influences the demand for water transportation workers. When demand slows, so does the need for workers.
Job openings occur as people retire or leave the career for other reasons.
Ship Captains, Mates, and Pilots (CIS 100450)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
1,013 Small |
& |
7.6% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
115 Few |
| Cook County |
425 Small |
& |
13.2% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
52 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
127 Medium |
& |
0.8% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Du Page County |
195 Small |
& |
2.6% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
15 Very small |
& |
13.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
30 Very small |
& |
13.3% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
37 Very small |
& |
2.7% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
13 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
13 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
38 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Will County |
60 Very small |
& |
5.0% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| United States |
40,700 Small |
& |
0.5% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
4,300 Very few |