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:
- Doctors' offices
- Hospitals
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
Outlook
Demand is expected to grow as fast as average. Much of the demand for radiologists will be the result of a growing population. As the population grows, the number of people in need of care from radiologists will increase. In addition, an aging population will increase the number of people with conditions that require treatment from radiologists.
Job prospects are best for those who are board certified.
Radiologists (CIS 100559)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
13,697 Large |
& |
0.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
380 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
551 Large |
& |
4.5% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
223 Medium |
& |
-6.3% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Cook County |
5,914 Large |
& |
0.3% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
164 Few |
| Decatur Area |
117 Medium |
& |
-0.9% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
584 Large |
& |
-10.4% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Du Page County |
1,303 Large |
& |
8.7% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
48 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
225 Medium |
& |
16.9% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
62 Small |
& |
-16.1% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
209 Medium |
& |
1.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Lake County |
573 Large |
& |
-5.6% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| McHenry County |
149 Medium |
& |
-8.7% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
354 Large |
& |
-2.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
185 Medium |
& |
-1.6% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
730 Large |
& |
-2.1% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
208 Medium |
& |
-0.5% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
312 Large |
& |
-3.5% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
488 Large |
& |
1.8% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
95 Medium |
& |
-6.3% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
616 Large |
& |
1.1% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
414 Large |
& |
-7.2% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
67 Medium |
& |
-13.4% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
354 Medium |
& |
8.2% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| United States |
34,300 Small |
& |
3.8% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
1,000 Very few |