Occupation is in demand.
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:
- Computer systems design companies
- Computer software publishers
- Business management companies
- Scientific research and development companies
- Computer and parts manufacturing companies
Outlook
Demand for computer engineers is expected to be very strong. Software developers will have the strongest job growth due to the increased need for applications used by cell phones and other mobile devices. Health care computing needs and business security needs will also create more jobs for developers.
Demand will not be as strong for computer hardware engineers. The newest computer technology relies less on computer hardware and more on wireless connections. Job prospects are best for computer hardware engineers who are experienced and have certifications.
Job openings will occur as people move into managerial positions or leave this career for other reasons.
Computer Engineers (CIS 100044)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
67,293 Very large |
& |
18.8% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
5,225 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
1,080 Very large |
& |
19.9% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
85 High |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
620 Very large |
& |
15.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
45 Moderate |
| Cook County |
35,476 Very large |
& |
19.0% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
2,763 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
249 Large |
& |
11.6% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
16 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
2,237 Very large |
& |
21.9% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
182 High |
| Du Page County |
11,983 Very large |
& |
20.2% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
954 Very High |
| Edwardsville Area |
528 Large |
& |
20.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
43 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
254 Large |
& |
9.8% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
16 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
369 Large |
& |
14.4% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Lake County |
4,199 Very large |
& |
16.8% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
316 Very High |
| McHenry County |
641 Very large |
& |
27.3% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
57 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
466 Large |
& |
13.9% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
34 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
587 Large |
& |
20.6% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
46 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
2,267 Very large |
& |
16.1% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
167 High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
346 Large |
& |
13.6% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
742 Very large |
& |
20.4% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
58 Moderate |
| Rockford Area |
950 Very large |
& |
17.3% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
72 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
145 Large |
& |
13.1% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
1,108 Very large |
& |
14.5% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
80 High |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
1,117 Very large |
& |
15.8% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
83 High |
| Vermilion County |
135 Large |
& |
12.6% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Will County |
1,823 Very large |
& |
17.8% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
139 High |
| United States |
1,972,300 Very large |
& |
14.9% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
133,900 Very High |