Occupation is in demand.
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:
- Manufacturers
- Wholesale trade companies
- Warehousing and storage companies
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to grow about as fast as average. Automation is limiting growth in the manufacturing industry. However, this career is not as easily automated as other types of clerk careers.
Job openings will occur as people leave the career. Job prospects are best for those with computer experience.
Production and Planning Clerks (CIS 100164)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
12,852 Large |
& |
8.5% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,457 High |
| Champaign Area |
266 Medium |
& |
4.9% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
29 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
275 Medium |
& |
6.5% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Cook County |
5,152 Large |
& |
7.9% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
579 High |
| Decatur Area |
146 Medium |
& |
7.5% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
16 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
634 Large |
& |
13.1% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
76 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
1,468 Large |
& |
8.7% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
168 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
328 Large |
& |
12.8% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
39 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
90 Medium |
& |
-3.3% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
212 Medium |
& |
6.1% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| Lake County |
914 Large |
& |
12.3% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
109 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
208 Medium |
& |
4.8% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
188 Medium |
& |
9.6% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
309 Large |
& |
8.4% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
579 Large |
& |
6.6% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
64 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
179 Medium |
& |
6.7% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
20 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
239 Large |
& |
5.9% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Rockford Area |
429 Large |
& |
5.8% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
47 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
61 Small |
& |
-4.9% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
205 Medium |
& |
2.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
264 Medium |
& |
-0.8% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Vermilion County |
64 Medium |
& |
1.6% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Will County |
575 Large |
& |
17.4% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
73 Moderate |
| United States |
399,200 Very large |
& |
4.9% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
41,600 High |