The table below provides information about the number of human resources specialists in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Government agencies
- Business management companies
- Employment agencies
Outlook
Growth for this career will be faster than average. Many companies outsource human resources to companies that specialize in human resource functions. In addition, companies will likely need more specialists to handle increasingly complex employment laws and health care coverage options.
Job prospects will be best for those with a bachelor's degree.
Human Resources Specialists (CIS 100560)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
34,216 Very large |
& |
5.2% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
3,050 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
612 Large |
& |
1.1% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
51 Moderate |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
507 Large |
& |
1.4% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
42 Moderate |
| Cook County |
16,583 Very large |
& |
6.2% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
1,500 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
208 Large |
& |
1.4% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
17 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
1,662 Very large |
& |
7.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
155 High |
| Du Page County |
4,228 Very large |
& |
7.1% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
388 High |
| Edwardsville Area |
553 Large |
& |
5.8% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
50 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
163 Large |
& |
-6.1% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
364 Large |
& |
2.2% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| Lake County |
2,035 Very large |
& |
7.8% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
189 High |
| McHenry County |
473 Large |
& |
10.4% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
46 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
421 Large |
& |
0.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
482 Large |
& |
9.1% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
45 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
1,328 Very large |
& |
1.1% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
111 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
356 Large |
& |
0.3% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
29 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
529 Large |
& |
2.8% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
46 Moderate |
| Rockford Area |
753 Large |
& |
3.3% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
65 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
151 Large |
& |
0.0% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
687 Very large |
& |
0.4% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
57 Moderate |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
676 Very large |
& |
-0.9% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
54 Moderate |
| Vermilion County |
124 Large |
& |
-8.9% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Will County |
1,300 Very large |
& |
0.5% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
108 Moderate |
| United States |
944,300 Very large |
& |
6.2% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
81,800 Very High |