The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Medical appliance manufacturers
- Medical appliance stores
Outlook
Demand for this occupation will grow much faster than average. As the population grows and more insurance companies cover orthotic and prosthetic appliances, demand for technicians will grow. In addition, research and development in new technologies and materials will result in more people with disabilities wanting new appliances. Interest in sports competition by people with disabilities may also produce growth in this occupation.
Medical Appliance Technicians (CIS 100124)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
494 Very small |
& |
20.2% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
69 Very few |
Champaign Area |
15 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
8 Very small |
& |
25.0% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Cook County |
188 Very small |
& |
18.6% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
27 Very few |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
21 Very small |
& |
19.0% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
Du Page County |
40 Very small |
& |
22.5% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
Lake County |
119 Small |
& |
21.0% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
17 Moderate |
McHenry County |
20 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
Northwest Illinois Area |
6 Very small |
& |
33.3% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
13 Very small |
& |
15.4% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Rockford Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
Vermilion County |
10 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Will County |
11 Very small |
& |
18.2% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
United States |
14,800 Very small |
& |
11.5% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
1,900 Very few |