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 and passenger transportation companies
- Towing companies
- Canal operation companies
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to grow more slowly than average. Changes in the demand for bulk commodities, such as petroleum products, iron ore, and grains, influences the demand for water transportation workers. When demand slows, so does the need for workers.
Job openings occur as people retire or leave the career for other reasons.
Ship Captains, Mates, and Pilots (CIS 100450)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
719 Very small |
& |
21.0% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
94 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
5 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
266 Very small |
& |
32.3% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
39 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
88 Small |
& |
-3.4% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Du Page County |
152 Small |
& |
28.3% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
9 Very small |
& |
66.7% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
8 Very small |
& |
25.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
19 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
28 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
5 Very small |
& |
40.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rockford Area |
7 Very small |
& |
28.6% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
7 Very small |
& |
-14.3% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
36 Very small |
& |
-16.7% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
38 Very small |
& |
39.5% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| United States |
39,600 Small |
& |
1.8% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
4,100 Very few |