INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT
SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY’S
TOURISM & HOSPITALITY SECTOR
Each year, millions of tourists from around the world visit suburban Cook County for its beautiful parks and beaches, cultural museums and widely acclaimed restaurants. Represented by businesses primarily engaged with accommodations, food service, entertainment, recreation, and arts and culture, the tourism and hospitality industry is one of the largest economic sectors in Illinois.
EMPLOYMENT OVERVIEW: SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY’S
TOURISM & HOSPITALITY SECTOR
31,469
Job Postings
in 2024
136,368
Total Jobs In 2024 +3.1% Projected Job Growth by 2028
$43,860
Average Earnings Per Job Including $5,228 in Benefits
TOP OCCUPATIONS FOR HIRING:
- Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations
- Management Occupations
- Office & Administrative Support Occupations
- Sales & Related Occupations
- Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations
ACCOMMODATIONS:SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY’S
TOURISM & HOSPITALITY SECTOR
8,259
Job Postings
In 2024
13,884
Total Jobs In 2024 +5.4% Projected Job Growth By 2028
$63,717
Average Earnings Per Job $7,255 In Benefits
TOP OCCUPATIONS FOR HIRING:
- Food & Beverage Serving Workers
- Management Occupations
- Office & Administrative Support Occupations
- Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations
- Personal Care & Service Occupations
FOOD SERVICE:SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY’S
TOURISM & HOSPITALITY SECTOR
18,480
Job Postings
In 2024
102,628
Total Jobs In 2024 +2.6% Projected Job Growth By 2028
$37,131
Average Earnings Per Job $4,269 In Benefits
TOP OCCUPATIONS FOR HIRING:
- Food Preparation & Serving Occupations
- Management Occupations
- Sales & Related Occupations
- Office & Administrative Occupations
- Transportation & Materials Moving Occupations
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation:SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY’S
TOURISM & HOSPITALITY SECTOR
4,903
Job Postings
In 2024
19,856
Total Jobs In 2024 +3.6% Projected Job Growth By 2028
$64,633
Average Earnings Per Job $8,798 In Benefits
TOP OCCUPATIONS FOR HIRING:
- Personal Care & Service Occupations
- Management Occupations
- Sales & Related Occupations
- Food Preparation & Serving Occupations
- Office & Administrative Support Occupations
Data Source: World Business Chicago, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development
