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:
- Architectural and engineering firms
- Federal and local government agencies
- Electric companies
Outlook
Demand is expected to increase for this career much faster than average. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology is becoming more and more popular. The government uses geographic data for land use planning. Companies use geographic information to make business plans.
Job openings will occur as workers retire or leave this career.
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians (CIS 100546)
| 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 Medium |
& |
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 |
470,900 Very large |
& |
10.9% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
34,800 High |