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 |
65,519 Very large |
& |
17.7% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
6,304 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
1,134 Very large |
& |
14.4% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
103 High |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
683 Very large |
& |
17.9% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
65 Moderate |
| Cook County |
34,452 Very large |
& |
19.3% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
3,391 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
247 Large |
& |
18.2% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
2,050 Very large |
& |
17.5% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
196 High |
| Du Page County |
11,056 Very large |
& |
14.5% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
1,015 Very High |
| Edwardsville Area |
510 Large |
& |
15.9% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
48 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
219 Large |
& |
16.9% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
352 Large |
& |
14.5% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Lake County |
3,868 Very large |
& |
23.4% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
403 Very High |
| McHenry County |
622 Very large |
& |
16.1% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
58 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
461 Large |
& |
10.8% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
40 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
568 Large |
& |
15.3% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
53 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
2,533 Very large |
& |
11.9% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
224 High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
362 Large |
& |
6.9% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
29 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
831 Very large |
& |
12.2% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
74 High |
| Rockford Area |
845 Very large |
& |
15.7% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
78 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
129 Medium |
& |
3.9% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
1,039 Very large |
& |
15.7% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
96 High |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
1,203 Very large |
& |
25.4% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
128 High |
| Vermilion County |
134 Large |
& |
0.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
10 Few |
| Will County |
1,660 Very large |
& |
19.8% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
164 High |
| United States |
1,981,200 Very large |
& |
16.9% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
145,100 Very High |