The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Computer systems design companies
- Computer software publishers
- Business management companies
- Scientific research and development companies
- Computer and parts manufacturing companies
Outlook
Demand for computer engineers is expected to be very strong. Software developers will have the strongest job growth due to the increased need for applications used by cell phones and other mobile devices. Health care computing needs and business security needs will also create more jobs for developers.
Demand will not be as strong for computer hardware engineers. The newest computer technology relies less on computer hardware and more on wireless connections. Job prospects are best for computer hardware engineers who are experienced and have certifications.
Job openings will occur as people move into managerial positions or leave this occupation for other reasons.
Computer Engineers (CIS 100044)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
41,177 Very large |
& |
23.0% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
3,831 Very High |
Champaign Area |
767 Very large |
& |
25.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
73 Very High |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
416 Very large |
& |
17.8% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
36 High |
Cook County |
20,845 Very large |
& |
26.3% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
2,028 Very High |
Decatur Area |
169 Large |
& |
22.5% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
17 High |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
1,357 Very large |
& |
24.0% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
128 Very High |
Du Page County |
7,737 Very large |
& |
26.2% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
752 Very High |
Edwardsville Area |
304 Very large |
& |
19.1% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
26 High |
Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
123 Large |
& |
26.8% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
11 High |
Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
204 Large |
& |
13.2% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
17 High |
Lake County |
2,829 Very large |
& |
27.6% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
282 Very High |
McHenry County |
410 Very large |
& |
22.4% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
39 Very High |
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
298 Very large |
& |
17.8% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
24 High |
Northwest Illinois Area |
342 Very large |
& |
11.4% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
27 High |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
1,555 Very large |
& |
20.2% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
139 Very High |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
207 Large |
& |
9.7% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
15 High |
Rock Island-Moline Area |
564 Very large |
& |
25.5% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
53 Very High |
Rockford Area |
541 Very large |
& |
17.6% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
46 High |
Shawnee National Forest Area |
66 Large |
& |
7.6% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
4 Moderate |
Springfield Area |
629 Very large |
& |
24.8% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
59 Very High |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
658 Very large |
& |
29.6% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
68 Very High |
Vermilion County |
76 Large |
& |
21.1% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
6 Moderate |
Will County |
1,040 Very large |
& |
31.1% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
108 Very High |
United States |
1,540,300 Very large |
& |
20.6% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
136,300 Very High |