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 more slowly than average. However, 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. 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)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
666 Very small |
& |
-0.5% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
43 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
32 Very small |
& |
-3.1% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Cook County |
303 Very small |
& |
-0.7% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
32 Very small |
& |
3.1% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Du Page County |
66 Very small |
& |
3.0% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
8 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Lake County |
36 Very small |
& |
-2.8% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
13 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
32 Very small |
& |
-9.4% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
36 Very small |
& |
-5.6% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
39 Very small |
& |
-5.1% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
14 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| United States |
31,900 Small |
& |
0.6% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
2,000 Very few |