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:
- Hospitals and clinics
- Doctors' offices
- Nursing homes
- Outpatient care centers
Outlook
Demand for this career will be strong and grow much faster than average. Much of the growth is due to new health care policies and the growing aging population. The number of medical tests, treatments, and procedures performed each year will increase and this leads to more health insurance claims.
Job prospects will be best in hospitals and health clinics. Many new jobs are also expected in nursing homes and home health agencies. Those with health information certifications will have the best job opportunities.
Health Information Technicians (CIS 100127)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
6,964 Large |
& |
6.9% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
515 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
188 Medium |
& |
5.3% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
119 Small |
& |
2.5% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Cook County |
3,219 Large |
& |
6.7% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
239 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
47 Small |
& |
-4.3% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
229 Medium |
& |
11.4% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Du Page County |
704 Medium |
& |
7.5% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
53 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
106 Small |
& |
5.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
36 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
104 Small |
& |
2.9% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Lake County |
418 Medium |
& |
12.4% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| McHenry County |
78 Small |
& |
14.1% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
134 Medium |
& |
0.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
99 Small |
& |
13.1% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
345 Medium |
& |
6.7% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
26 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
138 Medium |
& |
0.7% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
118 Small |
& |
2.5% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
215 Medium |
& |
9.3% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
51 Small |
& |
7.8% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
205 Medium |
& |
5.4% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
143 Small |
& |
5.6% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
34 Small |
& |
2.9% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
199 Small |
& |
13.6% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| United States |
236,700 Large |
& |
8.4% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
17,400 Moderate |