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:
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- Consulting companies
- Engineering firms
Outlook
Demand will grow about as fast as average for this career as more businesses attempt to reduce waste and pollution. Demand may be limited by government budgets.
Job prospects are best for those with training and experience.
Sustainability Specialists (CIS 100568)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
64,982 Very large |
& |
4.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
5,083 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
1,546 Very large |
& |
2.4% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
117 High |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
1,297 Very large |
& |
4.2% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
101 High |
| Cook County |
29,604 Very large |
& |
4.8% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
2,332 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
492 Very large |
& |
5.5% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
40 Moderate |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
2,420 Very large |
& |
1.3% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
178 High |
| Du Page County |
6,938 Very large |
& |
4.7% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
545 Very High |
| Edwardsville Area |
976 Very large |
& |
7.8% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
82 High |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
393 Very large |
& |
3.8% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
31 Moderate |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
621 Very large |
& |
4.2% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
49 Moderate |
| Lake County |
3,568 Very large |
& |
9.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
301 High |
| McHenry County |
742 Very large |
& |
6.7% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
61 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
994 Very large |
& |
-0.5% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
72 High |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
1,090 Very large |
& |
4.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
85 High |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
2,925 Very large |
& |
-2.1% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
203 High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
1,151 Very large |
& |
2.3% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
87 High |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
1,420 Very large |
& |
2.7% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
108 High |
| Rockford Area |
1,306 Very large |
& |
5.7% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
104 High |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
585 Very large |
& |
-1.7% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
41 Moderate |
| Springfield Area |
3,056 Very large |
& |
2.8% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
233 Very High |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
1,945 Very large |
& |
2.8% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
148 High |
| Vermilion County |
227 Large |
& |
0.9% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
16 Few |
| Will County |
1,831 Very large |
& |
12.3% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
163 High |
| United States |
1,174,800 Very large |
& |
4.2% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
107,000 Very High |