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:
- Research and testing services
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- Engineering firms
- Drug manufacturers
Outlook
Demand for this career varies by industry and type of technician. The fastest growth will occur for environmental, geological, and biological technicians. Nuclear technicians can expect a decline in demand. Average growth will occur for chemical and agriculture and food science technicians.
Many job openings will arise from the need to replace technicians who retire or leave the field. Job prospects are best for those with experience.
Science Technicians (CIS 100443)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
7,983 Large |
& |
3.8% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
976 High |
| Champaign Area |
367 Large |
& |
3.5% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
46 Moderate |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
92 Small |
& |
1.1% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,680 Large |
& |
3.4% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
330 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
102 Medium |
& |
-6.9% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
351 Medium |
& |
8.5% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
47 Few |
| Du Page County |
848 Large |
& |
21.3% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
126 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
122 Small |
& |
18.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
41 Small |
& |
-9.8% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
274 Large |
& |
3.3% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| Lake County |
1,209 Large |
& |
2.1% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
136 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
51 Very small |
& |
-2.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
124 Medium |
& |
-5.6% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
190 Medium |
& |
-1.6% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
342 Medium |
& |
0.9% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
39 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
89 Small |
& |
-5.6% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
150 Medium |
& |
-2.7% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
157 Medium |
& |
1.9% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
33 Very small |
& |
-12.1% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
105 Small |
& |
-1.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
171 Medium |
& |
-12.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
55 Small |
& |
-1.8% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Will County |
299 Medium |
& |
-1.3% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| United States |
234,600 Large |
& |
5.9% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
30,200 High |