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:
- Research and testing companies
- Drug manufacturing companies
- Testing laboratories
Outlook
Demand for chemists is expected to grow faster than average. There is an increasing demand for developing nanotechnology for medical uses. Chemists will be needed to find ways to reduce pollution and clean up existing waste sites. Research into alternative energy sources should also increase demand.
Job prospects are best for chemists with advanced degrees or previous research experience.
Chemists (CIS 100036)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
3,216 Medium |
& |
10.2% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
334 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
116 Small |
& |
6.9% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
32 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,110 Medium |
& |
6.3% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
109 Few |
| Decatur Area |
13 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
155 Small |
& |
7.1% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Du Page County |
372 Medium |
& |
29.3% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
49 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
43 Very small |
& |
16.3% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
11 Very small |
& |
18.2% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
105 Small |
& |
18.1% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Lake County |
597 Large |
& |
9.4% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
61 Few |
| McHenry County |
28 Very small |
& |
-7.1% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
42 Very small |
& |
-2.4% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
49 Very small |
& |
18.4% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
123 Small |
& |
5.7% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
25 Very small |
& |
-8.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
60 Small |
& |
10.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
47 Very small |
& |
17.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
35 Very small |
& |
8.6% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
63 Small |
& |
0.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
24 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
111 Small |
& |
10.8% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| United States |
87,200 Medium |
& |
7.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
7,100 Few |