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:
- Engineering firms
- Research and testing firms
- Chemical manufacturers
- Synthetic materials manufacturers
Outlook
The demand for chemical engineers who work in research and development is growing. Medical drug research will be the fastest growing industry for chemical engineers. There will also be job opportunities in biotechnology and nanotechnology research.
However, this is a very small career. Most openings will occur as people leave this career or retire.
Chemical Engineers (CIS 100034)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
197 Very small |
& |
7.1% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
62 Very small |
& |
4.8% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Du Page County |
15 Very small |
& |
13.3% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Edwardsville Area |
10 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Lake County |
28 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
11 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
21,600 Very small |
& |
2.3% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
1,100 Very few |