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:
- Doctors' offices
- Dentists' offices
- Temporary worker agencies
- Hospitals
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to decline. The growth of receptionists is expected to slow as organizations automate or consolidate administrative functions. However, as the population ages, there will be increased need for health care. Many receptionists work in doctors' and dentists' offices.
Job prospects will be best for those who have good word processing, computer, and communication skills. Many job openings are expected each year as current receptionists leave the career.
Receptionists (CIS 100175)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
40,821 Very large |
& |
-0.1% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
5,060 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
982 Very large |
& |
-1.1% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
120 High |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
724 Very large |
& |
-0.1% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
90 High |
| Cook County |
18,784 Very large |
& |
0.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
2,349 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
325 Large |
& |
-11.7% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
34 Moderate |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
1,802 Very large |
& |
1.6% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
229 High |
| Du Page County |
4,311 Very large |
& |
0.5% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
542 Very High |
| Edwardsville Area |
736 Very large |
& |
6.5% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
100 High |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
220 Large |
& |
-12.7% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
508 Very large |
& |
-3.9% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
60 Moderate |
| Lake County |
1,970 Very large |
& |
5.6% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
264 High |
| McHenry County |
661 Very large |
& |
0.9% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
83 High |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
647 Very large |
& |
0.9% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
82 High |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
654 Very large |
& |
-6.7% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
74 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
1,780 Very large |
& |
-5.3% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
205 High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
521 Very large |
& |
-5.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
60 Moderate |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
553 Very large |
& |
-9.9% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
59 Moderate |
| Rockford Area |
1,095 Very large |
& |
0.5% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
138 High |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
299 Large |
& |
-6.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
35 Moderate |
| Springfield Area |
991 Very large |
& |
-1.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
122 High |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
865 Very large |
& |
-8.8% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
95 High |
| Vermilion County |
144 Large |
& |
-14.6% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
14 Few |
| Will County |
1,674 Very large |
& |
8.7% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
232 High |
| United States |
1,099,400 Very large |
& |
-1.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
140,500 Very High |