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 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 |
5,766 Large |
& |
2.5% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
395 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
173 Medium |
& |
2.9% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
96 Small |
& |
0.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,360 Medium |
& |
5.3% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
170 Few |
| Decatur Area |
42 Small |
& |
9.5% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
318 Medium |
& |
2.2% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Du Page County |
611 Medium |
& |
-6.5% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
34 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
122 Small |
& |
10.7% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
44 Small |
& |
-2.3% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
89 Small |
& |
3.4% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Lake County |
281 Medium |
& |
1.1% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| McHenry County |
116 Small |
& |
-1.7% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
128 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
101 Small |
& |
1.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
246 Medium |
& |
-1.6% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
83 Small |
& |
-7.2% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
76 Small |
& |
-1.3% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
149 Small |
& |
0.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
93 Medium |
& |
-1.1% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
129 Small |
& |
3.9% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
159 Medium |
& |
-8.2% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
27 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
317 Medium |
& |
14.8% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
27 Very few |
| United States |
85,400 Medium |
& |
12.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
5,700 Very few |