Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists


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Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists - Employment & Outlook

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 for this career is expected to grow as fast as average. The growing green sector of the economy may spur some growth. Remote sensing will be used as part of energy consulting and research into developing new environmentally friendly technologies and ideas. However, advanced technologies, such as GPS, GIS, and remote sensing, will continue to increase both the accuracy and productivity of these workers. This will limit job growth.

Opportunities will be best for scientists and technologists with strong technical, computing, and communication skills. Job openings occur as workers retire or leave this career.

Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists (CIS 100534)

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Illinois
434
Very small
&
-1.4%
8.2%
>>>>
32
Very few
  Champaign Area
27
Very small
&
0.0%
5.2%
>>>>
2
Very few
  Cook County
200
Very small
&
-1.0%
9.2%
>>>>
15
Very few
  DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area
13
Very small
&
23.1%
10.3%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Du Page County
21
Very small
&
-4.8%
8.8%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Edwardsville Area
6
Very small
&
0.0%
12.4%
>>>>
0
None
  Lake County
19
Very small
&
0.0%
11.7%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area
11
Very small
&
-9.1%
4.4%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Peoria-Bloomington Area
18
Very small
&
0.0%
4.5%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Rock Island-Moline Area
34
Very small
&
0.0%
5.6%
>>>>
2
Very few
  Springfield Area
10
Very small
&
-10.0%
4.6%
>>>>
1
Very few
  St Louis-Belleville Area
36
Very small
&
-5.6%
0.9%
>>>>
2
Very few
United States
25,400
Very small
&
2.0%
2.8%
>>>>
1,700
Very few
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.