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 |
42,015 Very large |
& |
2.5% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
3,729 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
717 Very large |
& |
2.6% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
64 Moderate |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
949 Very large |
& |
-1.1% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
79 High |
| Cook County |
18,793 Very large |
& |
2.6% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
1,672 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
343 Large |
& |
2.3% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
31 Moderate |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
1,503 Very large |
& |
6.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
141 High |
| Du Page County |
4,102 Very large |
& |
4.5% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
376 High |
| Edwardsville Area |
666 Very large |
& |
6.2% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
63 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
290 Large |
& |
-2.1% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
454 Large |
& |
1.1% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
39 Moderate |
| Lake County |
2,205 Very large |
& |
3.7% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
199 High |
| McHenry County |
461 Large |
& |
8.5% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
45 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
684 Very large |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
59 Moderate |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
789 Very large |
& |
8.1% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
76 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
1,958 Very large |
& |
0.9% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
170 High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
826 Very large |
& |
-2.7% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
67 High |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
955 Very large |
& |
1.5% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
83 High |
| Rockford Area |
910 Very large |
& |
2.6% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
81 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
489 Very large |
& |
0.4% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
41 Moderate |
| Springfield Area |
2,258 Very large |
& |
-1.0% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
189 Very High |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
1,368 Very large |
& |
-1.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
115 High |
| Vermilion County |
157 Large |
& |
-5.1% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
12 Few |
| Will County |
1,197 Very large |
& |
5.2% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
111 Moderate |
| United States |
1,205,700 Very large |
& |
3.0% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
108,200 Very High |