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:
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Outpatient care centers
- Doctors' offices
Outlook
Growth for this career will be faster than average. Interest in understanding the role of food in wellness and preventive care is increasing. In addition, as the population ages and grows, dietitians will be needed to provide care for people.
Job openings will result from replacing workers who leave the field or retire. Job prospects are best for people with advanced degrees and certifications.
Dietitians (CIS 100062)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
2,179 Small |
& |
5.1% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
152 Few |
| Champaign Area |
50 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
42 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
969 Small |
& |
3.6% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
66 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
18 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
84 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Du Page County |
191 Small |
& |
11.5% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
37 Very small |
& |
2.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
13 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
36 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
108 Small |
& |
7.4% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| McHenry County |
28 Very small |
& |
3.6% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
68 Small |
& |
1.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
41 Very small |
& |
2.4% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
108 Small |
& |
7.4% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
35 Very small |
& |
2.9% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
39 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
62 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
23 Very small |
& |
8.7% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
61 Very small |
& |
3.3% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
59 Small |
& |
6.8% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
70 Very small |
& |
15.7% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| United States |
90,900 Medium |
& |
5.5% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
6,200 Very few |