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 |
10,264 Large |
& |
3.9% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
1,100 High |
| Champaign Area |
238 Medium |
& |
4.6% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
269 Medium |
& |
1.5% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
27 Few |
| Cook County |
3,911 Large |
& |
3.2% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
414 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
117 Medium |
& |
2.6% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
506 Large |
& |
5.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
55 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,104 Large |
& |
4.2% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
119 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
265 Medium |
& |
7.9% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
66 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
178 Medium |
& |
1.7% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
18 Few |
| Lake County |
718 Large |
& |
4.6% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
78 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
158 Medium |
& |
8.2% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
172 Medium |
& |
0.6% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
248 Medium |
& |
8.5% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
480 Large |
& |
4.4% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
52 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
154 Medium |
& |
-2.6% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
181 Medium |
& |
3.3% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
20 Few |
| Rockford Area |
347 Large |
& |
4.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
37 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
55 Small |
& |
-1.8% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
193 Medium |
& |
0.5% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
206 Medium |
& |
3.9% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Vermilion County |
53 Small |
& |
-1.9% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Will County |
554 Large |
& |
7.4% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
62 Few |
| United States |
388,800 Large |
& |
-1.8% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
34,100 High |