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:
- Drug manufacturers
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- Research and testing companies
Outlook
Demand for regulatory affairs specialists will grow about as fast as average. Much of the job growth for regulatory affairs specialists will be due to the growing green sector of the economy. As more regulations are designed to make our products and medicines more environmentally friendly, the need for specialists will grow. Regulatory affairs specialists will be needed to work with organizations that enforce regulations and offer policy analysis related to environmental concerns. They will also be needed to work closely with public and private organizations that focus on conservation and pollution prevention.
Regulatory Affairs Specialists (CIS 100533)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
10,501 Large |
& |
6.7% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
910 High |
| Champaign Area |
206 Medium |
& |
4.9% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
159 Medium |
& |
3.8% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Cook County |
5,221 Large |
& |
7.2% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
456 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
73 Small |
& |
1.4% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
362 Medium |
& |
6.1% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
31 Very few |
| Du Page County |
1,021 Large |
& |
9.1% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
92 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
141 Medium |
& |
9.2% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
55 Small |
& |
1.8% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
108 Small |
& |
12.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Lake County |
614 Large |
& |
10.3% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
56 Few |
| McHenry County |
107 Small |
& |
4.7% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
137 Medium |
& |
5.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
163 Medium |
& |
3.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
461 Large |
& |
2.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
37 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
137 Medium |
& |
4.4% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
279 Large |
& |
2.5% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| Rockford Area |
192 Medium |
& |
6.8% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
70 Small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
277 Medium |
& |
4.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
325 Medium |
& |
0.9% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Vermilion County |
33 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
278 Medium |
& |
15.5% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
27 Very few |
| United States |
377,500 Large |
& |
4.6% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
31,000 High |