The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Vocational rehabilitation services
- State and local government agencies
- Civic organizations
Outlook
Demand for this occupation will be very strong. As health care costs go up, there is more interest in educating people about how to stay healthy. Educators can also help people manage chronic illnesses they already have such as asthma or diabetes. As the population ages demand for educators will increase.
Job prospects may be best for workers who have formal education or have specialized in a specific area such as aging populations. Prospects may also be better for those who speak a second language.
Community Health Workers (CIS 100565)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
2,677 Medium |
& |
5.5% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
343 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
70 Medium |
& |
7.1% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
8 Moderate |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
56 Medium |
& |
3.6% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
7 Moderate |
| Cook County |
1,249 Medium |
& |
4.6% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
159 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
35 Medium |
& |
2.9% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
5 Moderate |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
123 Medium |
& |
9.8% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
17 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
242 Small |
& |
5.0% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
30 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
51 Small |
& |
2.0% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
6 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
24 Small |
& |
8.3% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
34 Small |
& |
8.8% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
| Lake County |
95 Small |
& |
7.4% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
12 Few |
| McHenry County |
34 Small |
& |
14.7% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
58 Medium |
& |
-1.7% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
7 Moderate |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
49 Small |
& |
2.0% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
6 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
130 Medium |
& |
8.5% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
17 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
41 Small |
& |
2.4% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
39 Small |
& |
7.7% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
| Rockford Area |
79 Medium |
& |
6.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
10 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
32 Medium |
& |
-3.1% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
| Springfield Area |
77 Medium |
& |
1.3% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
10 Moderate |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
75 Medium |
& |
4.0% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
10 Moderate |
| Vermilion County |
11 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
82 Small |
& |
13.4% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
11 Few |
| United States |
64,900 Medium |
& |
15.3% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
7,600 Moderate |