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 | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| 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 |
81,300 Medium |
& |
7.4% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
6,100 Very few |