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
- Home health care services
- Nursing homes and other personal care facilities
Outlook
Demand for nurses is expected to be strong. The aging population contributes to some of this demand. Registered nurses will also be needed to care for and educate patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes or obesity. Growth is expected in most healthcare settings including hospitals and care centers.
Job prospects are best for those with a bachelor's degree in nursing. Job openings will occur as people retire from this career.
Registered Nurses (CIS 100179)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
136,640 Very large |
& |
4.6% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
7,870 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
3,675 Very large |
& |
7.4% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
225 Very High |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
2,724 Very large |
& |
-0.8% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
138 High |
| Cook County |
63,909 Very large |
& |
3.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
3,603 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
1,513 Very large |
& |
0.4% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
79 High |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
4,936 Very large |
& |
0.9% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
261 High |
| Du Page County |
10,688 Very large |
& |
17.6% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
791 Very High |
| Edwardsville Area |
2,114 Very large |
& |
9.9% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
136 High |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
960 Very large |
& |
-9.1% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
38 Moderate |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
2,848 Very large |
& |
7.4% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
174 Very High |
| Lake County |
6,001 Very large |
& |
2.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
326 Very High |
| McHenry County |
1,633 Very large |
& |
5.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
95 High |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
3,487 Very large |
& |
12.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
234 Very High |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
2,615 Very large |
& |
2.4% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
144 High |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
7,336 Very large |
& |
3.5% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
412 Very High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
2,469 Very large |
& |
2.1% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
135 High |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
2,142 Very large |
& |
5.3% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
125 Very High |
| Rockford Area |
4,481 Very large |
& |
3.7% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
253 Very High |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
1,407 Very large |
& |
1.8% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
77 High |
| Springfield Area |
4,293 Very large |
& |
-0.6% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
219 Very High |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
3,476 Very large |
& |
-4.7% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
160 Very High |
| Vermilion County |
889 Very large |
& |
-1.8% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
44 High |
| Will County |
3,388 Very large |
& |
9.4% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
216 High |
| United States |
3,300,100 Very large |
& |
6.0% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
194,500 Very High |