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
- Dentists' offices
- Outpatient care centers
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow faster than average. An increase in the aging population will increase the need for medical procedures. Advancements in technology will increase the use of new, complex medical equipment that will need to be prepared.
Job openings will occur as people leave the career for better paying jobs. Job prospects are good for entry-level workers.
Medical Equipment Preparers (CIS 100494)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
2,443 Medium |
& |
3.5% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
311 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
73 Small |
& |
9.6% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
44 Very small |
& |
-2.3% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,124 Medium |
& |
2.3% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
141 Few |
| Decatur Area |
26 Very small |
& |
-3.8% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
93 Small |
& |
-4.3% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Du Page County |
205 Small |
& |
15.6% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
30 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
38 Very small |
& |
10.5% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
12 Very small |
& |
-8.3% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
49 Small |
& |
8.2% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Lake County |
106 Small |
& |
-0.9% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| McHenry County |
30 Very small |
& |
-3.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
60 Small |
& |
8.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
42 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
135 Small |
& |
1.5% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
39 Very small |
& |
2.6% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
32 Very small |
& |
3.1% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
86 Small |
& |
2.3% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
20 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
88 Small |
& |
1.1% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
55 Very small |
& |
-7.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
16 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
57 Very small |
& |
12.3% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| United States |
66,700 Medium |
& |
5.4% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
9,500 Few |