Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
About half of all radiologic technologists work in hospitals.
Major employers:
- Hospitals
- Doctors' offices
- Medical laboratories
Outlook
Demand will grow steadily for this occupation. This is due in part to an increasing number of older people. This population is more likely to become ill or injured. Thus, they will require more medical testing. In addition, diagnostic imaging is increasingly being used to not only diagnose illness, but to also monitor treatment.
Many new jobs will be created at hospitals. However, employment will grow most rapidly in medical offices, clinics, and diagnostic imaging centers. Job prospects are best for those with certifications in the field.
Radiologic Technologists (CIS 100129)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
8,143 Large |
& |
-1.2% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
433 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
186 Large |
& |
2.7% |
-0.9% |
>>>> |
11 Moderate |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
152 Large |
& |
-5.3% |
1.2% |
>>>> |
7 Moderate |
| Cook County |
3,934 Large |
& |
-5.3% |
0.6% |
>>>> |
189 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
91 Large |
& |
-2.2% |
5.5% |
>>>> |
5 Moderate |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
332 Large |
& |
-6.0% |
2.5% |
>>>> |
16 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
646 Large |
& |
0.8% |
3.3% |
>>>> |
36 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
126 Large |
& |
-5.6% |
5.5% |
>>>> |
6 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
49 Medium |
& |
-26.5% |
-2.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
167 Large |
& |
-1.2% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
9 Moderate |
| Lake County |
367 Large |
& |
-7.4% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
17 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
107 Medium |
& |
-8.4% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
181 Large |
& |
4.4% |
1.0% |
>>>> |
12 High |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
137 Large |
& |
-2.2% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
7 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
435 Large |
& |
-7.8% |
-1.9% |
>>>> |
20 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
128 Large |
& |
-7.0% |
-1.1% |
>>>> |
6 Moderate |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
128 Large |
& |
-7.0% |
-1.8% |
>>>> |
6 Moderate |
| Rockford Area |
275 Large |
& |
-2.2% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
14 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
70 Large |
& |
-2.9% |
-2.3% |
>>>> |
4 Moderate |
| Springfield Area |
291 Large |
& |
-3.1% |
0.0% |
>>>> |
15 High |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
201 Large |
& |
-6.5% |
-1.7% |
>>>> |
10 Moderate |
| Vermilion County |
59 Large |
& |
-10.2% |
-3.0% |
>>>> |
2 Few |
| Will County |
194 Medium |
& |
-1.5% |
4.1% |
>>>> |
11 Moderate |
| United States |
212,000 Large |
& |
6.7% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
12,000 Moderate |