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:
- Animal shelters and humane societies
- Pet supply stores
- Stables and boarding kennels
Outlook
The demand for this career is very high however, jobs at aquariums and zoos will be difficult to get. This is because competition for those positions is strong and there is low turnover at zoos and aquariums. In contrast, many jobs will be created at kennels and animal groomers.
Many people are willing to pay more for pet care than in the past and more pet owners will use kennel and grooming services. As more households have pets, the demand for animal caretakers will continue to grow.
Animal Caretakers (CIS 100238)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
12,481 Large |
& |
14.3% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
2,584 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
192 Medium |
& |
14.6% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
40 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
165 Medium |
& |
9.7% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Cook County |
5,928 Large |
& |
13.8% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
1,222 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
91 Medium |
& |
19.8% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
20 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
664 Large |
& |
14.9% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
138 High |
| Du Page County |
1,251 Large |
& |
13.8% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
258 High |
| Edwardsville Area |
245 Medium |
& |
15.5% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
51 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
79 Small |
& |
12.7% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
17 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
118 Medium |
& |
13.6% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Lake County |
680 Large |
& |
15.4% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
142 High |
| McHenry County |
293 Large |
& |
11.6% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
59 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
138 Medium |
& |
13.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
29 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
211 Medium |
& |
12.8% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
44 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
500 Large |
& |
13.0% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
102 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
155 Medium |
& |
9.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
159 Medium |
& |
18.2% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
34 Few |
| Rockford Area |
340 Large |
& |
12.9% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
70 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
69 Small |
& |
1.4% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
306 Large |
& |
15.0% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
64 Moderate |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
259 Medium |
& |
11.6% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
53 Moderate |
| Vermilion County |
63 Small |
& |
11.1% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
13 Few |
| Will County |
618 Large |
& |
26.5% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
142 High |
| United States |
392,100 Large |
& |
12.1% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
74,600 Very High |