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
- Home health care services
- Nursing homes and other personal care facilities
Outlook
Demand for nurses is expected to grow faster than average. The aging population contributes to some of this demand. Registered nurses will also be needed to care for and educate patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes or obesity. Growth is expected in most healthcare settings including hospitals and care centers.
Job prospects are best for those with a bachelor's degree in nursing. Job openings will occur as people retire from this career.
Registered Nurses (CIS 100179)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
138,047 Very large |
& |
3.1% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
7,963 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
3,577 Very large |
& |
3.9% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
210 Very High |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
2,973 Very large |
& |
-1.6% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
154 Very High |
| Cook County |
64,259 Very large |
& |
2.6% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
3,668 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
1,273 Very large |
& |
0.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
68 High |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
4,897 Very large |
& |
5.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
298 Very High |
| Du Page County |
11,031 Very large |
& |
3.6% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
644 Very High |
| Edwardsville Area |
2,194 Very large |
& |
2.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
126 High |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
987 Very large |
& |
-1.2% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
52 High |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
2,871 Very large |
& |
-0.7% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
152 Very High |
| Lake County |
5,979 Very large |
& |
15.1% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
436 Very High |
| McHenry County |
1,713 Very large |
& |
7.5% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
109 High |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
3,688 Very large |
& |
-2.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
187 Very High |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
2,529 Very large |
& |
3.9% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
149 Very High |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
7,418 Very large |
& |
2.7% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
425 Very High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
2,604 Very large |
& |
-2.8% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
131 Very High |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
2,088 Very large |
& |
1.7% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
117 High |
| Rockford Area |
4,798 Very large |
& |
2.3% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
272 Very High |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
1,453 Very large |
& |
6.1% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
90 Very High |
| Springfield Area |
4,385 Very large |
& |
0.6% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
238 Very High |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
3,274 Very large |
& |
1.4% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
183 Very High |
| Vermilion County |
966 Very large |
& |
-6.4% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
44 High |
| Will County |
3,400 Very large |
& |
10.1% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
227 High |
| United States |
3,391,000 Very large |
& |
4.9% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
189,100 Very High |