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:
- Local, state, and federal government agencies
- Hospitals
Outlook
Demand for these specialists will grow much faster than average. Public interest in safety in the work place will spur growth. Issues such as emergency preparedness, changing regulations, the environment, and technological advances in safety equipment and threats will all increase the public’s interest in this field. Budget cuts by government may limit some growth.
The best job prospects are for those with advanced degrees. Many job openings are expected due to retirements.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (CIS 100391)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
2,730 Medium |
& |
15.3% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
350 Moderate |
Champaign Area |
45 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
45 Very small |
& |
13.3% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
Cook County |
1,246 Medium |
& |
15.3% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
160 Few |
Decatur Area |
21 Very small |
& |
9.5% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
126 Small |
& |
20.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
Du Page County |
293 Small |
& |
17.7% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
38 Very few |
Edwardsville Area |
45 Very small |
& |
31.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
11 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
32 Very small |
& |
6.3% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
Lake County |
156 Small |
& |
18.6% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
McHenry County |
36 Very small |
& |
33.3% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
28 Very small |
& |
10.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
Northwest Illinois Area |
50 Very small |
& |
28.0% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
102 Small |
& |
14.7% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
31 Very small |
& |
12.9% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
Rock Island-Moline Area |
52 Very small |
& |
11.5% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
Rockford Area |
56 Very small |
& |
21.4% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
Springfield Area |
63 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
73 Small |
& |
6.8% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
Vermilion County |
6 Very small |
& |
-16.7% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
Will County |
120 Small |
& |
15.8% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
United States |
131,900 Medium |
& |
12.5% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
14,900 Moderate |