Occupation is in demand.
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:
- 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 career for other reasons.
Computer Engineers (CIS 100044)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
847 Small |
& |
-6.6% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
48 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
10 Very small |
& |
-10.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
416 Small |
& |
-7.2% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
24 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
28 Very small |
& |
-3.6% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Du Page County |
175 Small |
& |
-10.3% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Lake County |
51 Very small |
& |
-5.9% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| McHenry County |
7 Very small |
& |
-14.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
21 Very small |
& |
-4.8% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
14 Very small |
& |
-7.1% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
11 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
11 Very small |
& |
-9.1% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
24 Very small |
& |
-4.2% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
21 Very small |
& |
-4.8% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| United States |
1,981,200 Very large |
& |
16.9% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
145,100 Very High |