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:
- Non-profit organizations
- Business and professional associations
- Colleges and universities
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow faster than average. Online media requires quick response from public relations specialists. More specialists will also be needed to help companies manage their social media sites as they look for new ways to reach customers. Companies will become more involved in community outreach in order to enhance their reputation. This will create demand for public relations specialists.
Most openings will occur as people retire or leave this career.
Public Relations Specialists (CIS 100170)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
10,099 Large |
& |
10.3% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,067 High |
| Champaign Area |
252 Medium |
& |
5.2% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
122 Small |
& |
7.4% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Cook County |
5,437 Large |
& |
9.5% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
568 High |
| Decatur Area |
70 Small |
& |
5.7% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
337 Medium |
& |
17.2% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
39 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,024 Large |
& |
15.1% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
116 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
127 Small |
& |
15.7% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
43 Small |
& |
7.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
82 Small |
& |
3.7% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Lake County |
429 Medium |
& |
10.3% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
45 Few |
| McHenry County |
88 Small |
& |
10.2% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
135 Medium |
& |
0.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
157 Medium |
& |
8.9% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
409 Medium |
& |
5.4% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
40 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
112 Small |
& |
3.6% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
164 Medium |
& |
14.6% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
241 Medium |
& |
10.8% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
47 Small |
& |
-2.1% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
241 Medium |
& |
11.6% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
190 Medium |
& |
7.9% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
32 Small |
& |
9.4% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
291 Medium |
& |
25.4% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
37 Few |
| United States |
297,100 Large |
& |
6.1% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
25,800 Moderate |