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. 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 |
14,054 Large |
& |
5.2% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,086 High |
Champaign Area |
415 Large |
& |
6.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
251 Medium |
& |
-4.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
Cook County |
6,481 Very large |
& |
4.9% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
497 High |
Decatur Area |
141 Medium |
& |
5.7% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
519 Large |
& |
0.4% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
37 Few |
Du Page County |
1,257 Large |
& |
14.2% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
112 Moderate |
Edwardsville Area |
222 Medium |
& |
11.3% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
82 Small |
& |
-9.8% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
236 Large |
& |
6.4% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
18 Few |
Lake County |
605 Large |
& |
2.5% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
44 Few |
McHenry County |
147 Medium |
& |
6.1% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
445 Large |
& |
12.8% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
38 Few |
Northwest Illinois Area |
229 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
761 Large |
& |
3.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
57 Few |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
211 Medium |
& |
2.4% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
Rock Island-Moline Area |
216 Medium |
& |
1.9% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
Rockford Area |
436 Large |
& |
0.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
Shawnee National Forest Area |
126 Medium |
& |
-1.6% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
Springfield Area |
463 Large |
& |
3.2% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
341 Large |
& |
-4.4% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
Vermilion County |
89 Medium |
& |
-7.9% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
Will County |
364 Medium |
& |
20.1% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
United States |
230,600 Large |
& |
10.0% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
18,200 Moderate |