The table below provides information about the number of human resources specialists in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Government agencies
- Business management companies
- Employment agencies
Outlook
Growth for this career will be faster than average. Many companies outsource human resources to companies that specialize in human resource functions. In addition, companies will likely need more specialists to handle increasingly complex employment laws and health care coverage options.
Job prospects will be best for those with a bachelor's degree.
Human Resources Specialists (CIS 100560)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
29,036 Very large |
& |
10.2% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
3,150 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
560 Large |
& |
6.6% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
58 Moderate |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
440 Large |
& |
6.1% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
45 Moderate |
| Cook County |
14,053 Very large |
& |
10.4% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
1,528 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
194 Large |
& |
6.7% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
19 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
1,209 Very large |
& |
10.5% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
132 High |
| Du Page County |
3,572 Very large |
& |
11.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
391 Very High |
| Edwardsville Area |
439 Large |
& |
14.8% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
50 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
137 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
352 Large |
& |
8.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
37 Moderate |
| Lake County |
1,745 Very large |
& |
14.3% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
200 High |
| McHenry County |
388 Large |
& |
12.6% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
43 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
388 Large |
& |
7.2% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
41 Moderate |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
419 Large |
& |
8.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
44 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
1,153 Very large |
& |
6.4% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
118 High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
328 Large |
& |
5.2% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
521 Very large |
& |
6.5% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
54 Moderate |
| Rockford Area |
629 Large |
& |
14.8% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
72 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
137 Medium |
& |
0.7% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
13 Few |
| Springfield Area |
603 Large |
& |
9.1% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
65 Moderate |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
615 Large |
& |
4.1% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
61 Moderate |
| Vermilion County |
105 Large |
& |
3.8% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
10 Few |
| Will County |
1,020 Very large |
& |
14.8% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
118 Moderate |
| United States |
933,700 Very large |
& |
7.9% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
86,200 Very High |