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:
- Medical appliance manufacturers
- Medical appliance stores
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow about as fast as 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 career.
However, this is a very small career. Openings will occur as people retire or leave this career.
Medical Appliance Technicians (CIS 100124)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
640 Very small |
& |
6.7% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
88 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
27 Very small |
& |
7.4% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
14 Very small |
& |
7.1% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Cook County |
238 Very small |
& |
7.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
33 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
33 Very small |
& |
6.1% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Du Page County |
53 Very small |
& |
13.2% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
6 Very small |
& |
50.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
143 Small |
& |
7.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| McHenry County |
19 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
10 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
27 Very small |
& |
-22.2% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
8 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
7 Very small |
& |
28.6% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
6 Very small |
& |
33.3% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
13 Very small |
& |
30.8% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| United States |
13,000 Very small |
& |
3.8% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
1,500 Very few |