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:
- Consulting firms
- Local, state, and federal government agencies
Outlook
Demand is expected to be faster than average for this career. New mapping technology has led to job creation. Opportunities will be best for scientists and technologists with strong technical, computing, and communication skills.
Improved technologies will continue to increase both the accuracy and productivity of these workers. This will limit job growth to some extent. However, job openings will continue to arise from the need to replace workers who retire.
Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists (CIS 100526)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
11,744 Large |
& |
5.9% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
943 High |
| Champaign Area |
189 Medium |
& |
1.1% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
135 Small |
& |
0.7% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Cook County |
5,968 Large |
& |
6.9% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
487 High |
| Decatur Area |
54 Small |
& |
-1.9% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
423 Medium |
& |
5.4% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,496 Large |
& |
2.9% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
113 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
129 Small |
& |
1.6% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
47 Small |
& |
-2.1% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
87 Small |
& |
2.3% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Lake County |
686 Large |
& |
8.3% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
58 Few |
| McHenry County |
117 Small |
& |
5.1% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
113 Small |
& |
0.9% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
134 Medium |
& |
7.5% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
428 Medium |
& |
2.6% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
96 Small |
& |
3.1% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
338 Large |
& |
8.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| Rockford Area |
186 Medium |
& |
7.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
43 Small |
& |
2.3% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
215 Medium |
& |
4.2% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
372 Large |
& |
7.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| Vermilion County |
30 Very small |
& |
-10.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
336 Medium |
& |
10.1% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
28 Very few |
| United States |
449,400 Very large |
& |
9.7% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
33,500 High |