Applications Developers


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Applications Developers

Applications Developers - Employment & Outlook

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)

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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
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.