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
Demand 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 |
846 Small |
& |
6.5% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
97 Very few |
| Cook County |
331 Small |
& |
9.1% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
39 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
115 Medium |
& |
1.7% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
13 Very small |
& |
15.4% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Du Page County |
176 Small |
& |
4.0% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Lake County |
16 Very small |
& |
6.3% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
24 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
31 Very small |
& |
6.5% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
34 Very small |
& |
2.9% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
54 Very small |
& |
1.9% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| United States |
32,100 Small |
& |
2.2% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
3,900 Very few |