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:
- Schools, colleges, and universities
- Counseling centers
- Social service agencies
- Outpatient mental health centers
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow much faster than average. Demand for psychological services in schools, hospitals, and mental health centers will promote growth. Demand for clinical and counseling psychologists will also increase as people continue to turn to psychologists for help. Companies continue to use industrial-organizational psychologists to select and retain employees and improve office morale.
Job prospects will be best for psychologists with a doctorate (PhD). Those who have a master's degree in clinical or industrial-organizational psychology should also have good job opportunities. There may be strong competition for jobs as there are many qualified people in this field.
Psychologists (CIS 100428)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
5,439 Medium |
& |
11.0% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
329 Few |
| Champaign Area |
122 Small |
& |
5.7% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
76 Small |
& |
3.9% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,221 Medium |
& |
6.2% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
121 Few |
| Decatur Area |
28 Very small |
& |
3.6% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
233 Medium |
& |
15.0% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Du Page County |
750 Medium |
& |
21.2% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
55 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
138 Medium |
& |
3.6% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
32 Very small |
& |
6.3% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
64 Small |
& |
-4.7% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
209 Small |
& |
1.9% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| McHenry County |
96 Small |
& |
8.3% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
141 Medium |
& |
8.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
72 Small |
& |
12.5% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
210 Small |
& |
21.4% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
70 Small |
& |
12.9% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
61 Small |
& |
4.9% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
145 Small |
& |
3.4% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
132 Medium |
& |
9.8% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
133 Small |
& |
2.3% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
138 Small |
& |
21.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
19 Very small |
& |
26.3% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
379 Medium |
& |
26.9% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| United States |
81,900 Medium |
& |
10.7% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
5,200 Very few |