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:
- Cargo transportation companies
- Passenger transportation companies
- Federal and state government agencies
Outlook
Growth for this career is growing at an average pace. Waterway freight shipping is dependent on the demand for bulk products such as petroleum, iron ore, and grains. When demand is slow for these goods, the need for workers decreases.
Job openings will occur as people leave the career or retire.
Deckhands (CIS 100296)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
670 Very small |
& |
22.2% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
101 Very few |
| Cook County |
233 Very small |
& |
39.1% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
41 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
108 Medium |
& |
-1.9% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Du Page County |
153 Small |
& |
28.8% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
24 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
7 Very small |
& |
85.7% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
6 Very small |
& |
50.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
20 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
29 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
36 Very small |
& |
-22.2% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
39 Very small |
& |
28.2% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| United States |
32,100 Small |
& |
3.4% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
3,800 Very few |