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:
- Psychiatric Hospitals
- Residential care agencies
- Hospitals
Outlook
Demand will grow about as fast as average for this career. As the population grows and ages, psychiatric aides will be needed to help those with cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. Aides will also be needed to help those with mental health and substance abuse issues.
This is a small career with few openings. Opportunities will occur as workers retire or leave this career.
Psychiatric Aides (CIS 100167)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
216 Very small |
& |
2.3% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
26 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
103 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
9 Very small |
& |
-11.1% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Du Page County |
13 Very small |
& |
30.8% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Lake County |
10 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
13 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
6 Very small |
& |
-16.7% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
36,000 Small |
& |
0.8% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
5,200 Very few |