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:
- Engineering firms
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- Semiconductor and parts manufacturers
- Navigational and measuring instrument manufacturers
- Aerospace product and parts manufacturers
Outlook
Demand for engineering technologists and technicians is expected to grow more slowly than average. Employment in the federal government and manufacturing is expected to decline. However, employment in professional and scientific companies is expected to increase.
Most growth will be due to the increased awareness of water resources and changes in technology. There is funding to clean up contaminated sites and develop new technology.
Job prospects are best for engineering technologists and technicians with a bachelor's degree.
Engineering Technologists and Technicians (CIS 100312)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
10,567 Large |
& |
1.3% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
985 High |
| Champaign Area |
163 Medium |
& |
7.4% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
244 Medium |
& |
-0.8% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Cook County |
3,783 Large |
& |
1.8% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
357 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
97 Medium |
& |
-2.1% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
567 Large |
& |
1.9% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
52 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,325 Large |
& |
1.1% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
124 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
206 Medium |
& |
6.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
66 Small |
& |
-9.1% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
161 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Lake County |
913 Large |
& |
1.8% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
85 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
171 Medium |
& |
1.8% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
160 Medium |
& |
-1.3% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
236 Medium |
& |
6.4% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
534 Large |
& |
2.2% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
51 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
146 Medium |
& |
-2.1% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
168 Medium |
& |
0.6% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
323 Medium |
& |
-0.3% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
72 Small |
& |
2.8% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
345 Large |
& |
-2.9% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
238 Medium |
& |
1.3% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Vermilion County |
28 Very small |
& |
10.7% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
385 Medium |
& |
0.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| United States |
295,800 Large |
& |
1.4% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
25,600 Moderate |