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
- Business management companies
- Professional associations
- Insurance companies
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow faster than average. Specialists will be needed to determine each company's staffing needs and to write job descriptions. Job benefits specialists will continue to be needed by state and local agencies. The number of people who need help finding jobs varies with the state of the economy.
Job prospects are best for those with several years experience.
Job Benefits and Analysis Specialists (CIS 100496)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
3,275 Medium |
& |
7.6% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
326 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
64 Small |
& |
6.3% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
42 Very small |
& |
7.1% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,596 Medium |
& |
8.1% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
160 Few |
| Decatur Area |
17 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
119 Small |
& |
6.7% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Du Page County |
388 Medium |
& |
7.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
39 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
38 Very small |
& |
2.6% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
14 Very small |
& |
-7.1% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
204 Small |
& |
10.3% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| McHenry County |
30 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
43 Very small |
& |
2.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
37 Very small |
& |
5.4% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
175 Small |
& |
4.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
35 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
61 Small |
& |
4.9% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
56 Very small |
& |
3.6% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
66 Small |
& |
6.1% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
47 Very small |
& |
8.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Will County |
83 Small |
& |
13.3% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| United States |
103,700 Medium |
& |
7.0% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
8,200 Few |