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
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 |
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| Illinois |
8,143 Large |
& |
-1.2% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
433 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
186 Medium |
& |
2.7% |
-0.9% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
152 Medium |
& |
-5.3% |
1.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Cook County |
3,934 Large |
& |
-5.3% |
0.6% |
>>>> |
189 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
91 Medium |
& |
-2.2% |
5.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
332 Medium |
& |
-6.0% |
2.5% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Du Page County |
646 Medium |
& |
0.8% |
3.3% |
>>>> |
36 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
126 Small |
& |
-5.6% |
5.5% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
49 Small |
& |
-26.5% |
-2.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
167 Medium |
& |
-1.2% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Lake County |
367 Medium |
& |
-7.4% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| McHenry County |
107 Small |
& |
-8.4% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
181 Medium |
& |
4.4% |
1.0% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
137 Medium |
& |
-2.2% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
435 Medium |
& |
-7.8% |
-1.9% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
128 Medium |
& |
-7.0% |
-1.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
128 Medium |
& |
-7.0% |
-1.8% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
275 Medium |
& |
-2.2% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
70 Small |
& |
-2.9% |
-2.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
291 Medium |
& |
-3.1% |
0.0% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
201 Medium |
& |
-6.5% |
-1.7% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
59 Small |
& |
-10.2% |
-3.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
194 Small |
& |
-1.5% |
4.1% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| United States |
212,100 Large |
& |
8.6% |
7.7% |
>>>> |
17,400 Moderate |