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 and state government agencies
- Law offices
- Business, labor, and political organizations
Outlook
Demand for this career will increase as many people would rather settle out-of-court because it costs less. In addition, some jurisdictions have programs that require people to meet with a mediator in certain cases, such as when resolving child custody issues. Although there is growing demand for mediators, this is a small career.
Many arbitrators and mediators work for state and local governments where budget cuts may limit growth.
Arbitrators and Mediators (CIS 100503)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
272 Very small |
& |
8.5% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
118 Very small |
& |
12.7% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Du Page County |
22 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
25 Very small |
& |
-4.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rockford Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
20 Very small |
& |
5.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
9,100 Very small |
& |
5.5% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
400 Very few |