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:
- Home care agencies
- Social service agencies
- Private households
- Residential care facilities
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow significantly as the population continues to grow and age. Elderly people and those with disabilities are increasingly relying on home care instead of nursing homes or hospitals.
Many job openings will occur in this field because of the high turnover rate. This career has high physical and emotional demands. For people who enjoy this type of work, there will be many job openings.
Personal Care Aides (CIS 100404)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
99,461 Very large |
& |
19.2% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
15,067 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
1,224 Very large |
& |
9.1% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
165 Very High |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
1,675 Very large |
& |
12.1% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
235 Very High |
| Cook County |
57,306 Very large |
& |
21.0% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
8,845 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
790 Very large |
& |
-2.3% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
92 High |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
2,570 Very large |
& |
18.9% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
388 Very High |
| Du Page County |
8,719 Very large |
& |
29.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
1,457 Very High |
| Edwardsville Area |
1,481 Very large |
& |
32.1% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
255 Very High |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
773 Very large |
& |
-1.6% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
91 Very High |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
1,116 Very large |
& |
25.7% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
181 Very High |
| Lake County |
3,040 Very large |
& |
16.2% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
445 Very High |
| McHenry County |
1,178 Very large |
& |
21.6% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
184 Very High |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
1,570 Very large |
& |
12.9% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
222 Very High |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
1,556 Very large |
& |
12.6% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
220 Very High |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
3,723 Very large |
& |
14.6% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
536 Very High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
1,628 Very large |
& |
10.3% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
224 Very High |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
1,215 Very large |
& |
14.8% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
176 Very High |
| Rockford Area |
2,505 Very large |
& |
11.1% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
347 Very High |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
870 Very large |
& |
10.7% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
120 Very High |
| Springfield Area |
1,736 Very large |
& |
7.6% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
230 Very High |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
2,469 Very large |
& |
1.2% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
303 Very High |
| Vermilion County |
265 Very large |
& |
18.9% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
40 High |
| Will County |
2,366 Very large |
& |
14.4% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
340 Very High |
| United States |
3,715,500 Very large |
& |
21.7% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
684,600 Very High |