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:
- Medical equipment and supply manufacturers
- Health and personal care stores
Outlook
Demand for this career will be very strong due to the increase in the aging population. As people age, there will be an increase in need for hearing aides and hearing aid specialists.
Job openings will occur as specialists retire or leave this career for other reasons. However, this is a very small career and very few job openings are expected.
Hearing Aid Specialists (CIS 100586)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
259 Very small |
& |
11.6% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| Cook County |
103 Very small |
& |
7.8% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
15 Very small |
& |
6.7% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Du Page County |
22 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| McHenry County |
5 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rockford Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
16 Very small |
& |
31.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| United States |
10,700 Very small |
& |
17.8% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
1,000 Very few |