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
- Outpatient care centers
Outlook
Demand will be strong for radiation therapists, however, it is a very small career and very few job openings are expected. Demand is increasing due to the increasing aging population. The chances of getting cancer or other diseases that require radiation treatment increases as people age.
There will be some competition for most jobs. Job prospects will be the best for those that have experience, certifications, or a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Radiation Therapists (CIS 100432)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
605 Very small |
& |
6.0% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
36 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
19 Very small |
& |
10.5% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
284 Very small |
& |
5.3% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
21 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Du Page County |
45 Very small |
& |
22.2% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
10 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
13 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Lake County |
24 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| McHenry County |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
19 Very small |
& |
10.5% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
33 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rockford Area |
21 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
20 Very small |
& |
5.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
14 Very small |
& |
-7.1% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
13 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
17,200 Very small |
& |
2.9% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
800 Very few |