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:
- Hospitals
- Doctors' offices
- Medical laboratories
Outlook
Demand will grow at about average for this career. 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 and Technicians (CIS 100129)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
7,916 Large |
& |
0.0% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
412 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
234 Medium |
& |
1.7% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
151 Medium |
& |
-2.6% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Cook County |
3,736 Large |
& |
-0.9% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
190 Few |
| Decatur Area |
67 Small |
& |
-1.5% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
291 Medium |
& |
4.1% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Du Page County |
667 Medium |
& |
1.0% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
35 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
127 Small |
& |
-2.4% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
45 Small |
& |
-2.2% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
159 Medium |
& |
-2.5% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Lake County |
348 Medium |
& |
11.8% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
23 Very few |
| McHenry County |
89 Small |
& |
7.9% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
175 Medium |
& |
-2.9% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
127 Small |
& |
7.9% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
430 Medium |
& |
-0.2% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
124 Medium |
& |
-4.8% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
118 Small |
& |
-2.5% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
272 Medium |
& |
-1.1% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
69 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
273 Medium |
& |
-2.9% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
180 Medium |
& |
-1.1% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
58 Small |
& |
-8.6% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
176 Small |
& |
3.4% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| United States |
228,000 Large |
& |
4.3% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
12,900 Few |