Clinical Dietitians


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Clinical Dietitians

Clinical Dietitians - 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:

  • Hospitals
  • Nursing homes
  • Outpatient care centers
  • Doctors' offices

Outlook

Growth for this career will be faster than average. Interest in understanding the role of food in wellness and preventive care is increasing. In addition, as the population ages and grows, dietitians will be needed to provide care for people.

Job openings will result from replacing workers who leave the field or retire. Job prospects are best for people with advanced degrees and certifications.

Dietitians (CIS 100062)

Location Employment & Growth >>>> Annual openings



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Illinois
2,770
Medium
&
7.4%
8.2%
>>>>
214
Few
  Champaign Area
71
Small
&
1.4%
5.2%
>>>>
4
Very few
  Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area
51
Very small
&
-3.9%
2.9%
>>>>
4
Very few
  Cook County
1,223
Medium
&
9.5%
9.2%
>>>>
97
Few
  Decatur Area
24
Very small
&
0.0%
3.8%
>>>>
2
Very few
  DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area
110
Small
&
10.9%
10.3%
>>>>
9
Very few
  Du Page County
259
Small
&
6.6%
8.8%
>>>>
20
Very few
  Edwardsville Area
48
Very small
&
14.6%
12.4%
>>>>
5
Very few
  Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area
16
Very small
&
0.0%
-0.2%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area
45
Very small
&
11.1%
6.0%
>>>>
4
Very few
  Lake County
125
Small
&
5.6%
11.7%
>>>>
9
Very few
  McHenry County
38
Very small
&
10.5%
7.6%
>>>>
2
Very few
  Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area
69
Small
&
14.5%
4.4%
>>>>
6
Very few
  Northwest Illinois Area
47
Very small
&
12.8%
4.3%
>>>>
5
Very few
  Peoria-Bloomington Area
130
Small
&
4.6%
4.5%
>>>>
10
Very few
  Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area
50
Small
&
-6.0%
3.5%
>>>>
4
Very few
  Rock Island-Moline Area
44
Very small
&
2.3%
5.6%
>>>>
3
Very few
  Rockford Area
79
Small
&
3.8%
6.6%
>>>>
6
Very few
  Shawnee National Forest Area
36
Very small
&
0.0%
1.1%
>>>>
2
Very few
  Springfield Area
71
Small
&
8.5%
4.6%
>>>>
6
Very few
  St Louis-Belleville Area
80
Small
&
-1.3%
0.9%
>>>>
6
Very few
  Vermilion County
12
Very small
&
0.0%
-0.5%
>>>>
0
None
  Will County
103
Small
&
27.2%
14.9%
>>>>
11
Very few
United States
78,600
Medium
&
6.6%
2.8%
>>>>
5,600
Very few
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.