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 |
44,648 Very large |
& |
-1.9% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
5,742 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
1,149 Very large |
& |
-2.3% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
148 Very High |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
862 Very large |
& |
-5.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
107 High |
| Cook County |
20,428 Very large |
& |
-3.0% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
2,587 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
301 Large |
& |
-6.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
36 Moderate |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
1,936 Very large |
& |
5.7% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
275 Very High |
| Du Page County |
4,879 Very large |
& |
1.6% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
656 Very High |
| Edwardsville Area |
835 Very large |
& |
-3.2% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
106 High |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
225 Large |
& |
-3.1% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
28 Moderate |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
477 Very large |
& |
-4.8% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
60 Moderate |
| Lake County |
2,283 Very large |
& |
-3.7% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
287 High |
| McHenry County |
681 Very large |
& |
0.7% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
91 High |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
716 Very large |
& |
-3.4% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
92 High |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
704 Very large |
& |
-2.8% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
89 High |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
1,977 Very large |
& |
-3.1% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
249 High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
574 Very large |
& |
-3.1% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
73 High |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
589 Very large |
& |
-1.7% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
77 High |
| Rockford Area |
1,275 Very large |
& |
-1.9% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
166 High |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
281 Large |
& |
2.5% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
39 Moderate |
| Springfield Area |
1,196 Very large |
& |
-4.4% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
148 Very High |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
868 Very large |
& |
3.6% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
120 High |
| Vermilion County |
148 Large |
& |
-10.8% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
17 Few |
| Will County |
1,766 Very large |
& |
9.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
261 Very High |
| United States |
1,043,800 Very large |
& |
-0.9% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
131,300 Very High |