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
- Doctors' offices
- Medical laboratories
Outlook
Demand will grow faster than the average for this career. This is due in part to an increasing number of older people. This population is more likely to become ill or injured. Thus, they will require more medical testing. In addition, diagnostic imaging is increasingly being used to not only diagnose illness, but to also monitor treatment.
Many new jobs will be created at hospitals. However, employment will grow most rapidly in medical offices, clinics, and diagnostic imaging centers. Job prospects are best for those with certifications in the field.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (CIS 100129)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
8,760 Large |
& |
4.5% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
668 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
236 Medium |
& |
9.7% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
161 Medium |
& |
-2.5% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Cook County |
4,150 Large |
& |
3.3% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
310 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
96 Medium |
& |
-1.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
334 Medium |
& |
-0.3% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
23 Very few |
| Du Page County |
699 Medium |
& |
18.6% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
67 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
132 Small |
& |
9.1% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
49 Small |
& |
-6.1% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
187 Medium |
& |
3.7% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Lake County |
384 Medium |
& |
1.3% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
27 Very few |
| McHenry County |
104 Small |
& |
5.8% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
217 Medium |
& |
9.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
153 Medium |
& |
0.7% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
465 Large |
& |
4.9% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
130 Medium |
& |
1.5% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
126 Medium |
& |
5.6% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
295 Medium |
& |
4.4% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
76 Small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
295 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
209 Medium |
& |
-4.8% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
61 Small |
& |
-1.6% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Will County |
205 Medium |
& |
10.2% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| United States |
227,800 Large |
& |
5.8% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
13,300 Few |