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 show little to no change. 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 |
9,075 Large |
& |
3.9% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
882 High |
| Champaign Area |
150 Medium |
& |
3.3% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
224 Medium |
& |
2.2% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Cook County |
3,508 Large |
& |
3.7% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
340 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
112 Medium |
& |
6.3% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
438 Medium |
& |
6.4% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
44 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,135 Large |
& |
1.4% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
105 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
175 Medium |
& |
16.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
46 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
125 Medium |
& |
1.6% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Lake County |
652 Large |
& |
6.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
64 Few |
| McHenry County |
155 Medium |
& |
0.6% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
115 Medium |
& |
8.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
206 Medium |
& |
7.3% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
424 Medium |
& |
3.1% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
40 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
104 Small |
& |
9.6% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
171 Medium |
& |
1.2% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
381 Large |
& |
0.3% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
45 Small |
& |
-11.1% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
142 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
198 Medium |
& |
5.6% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
32 Small |
& |
3.1% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
353 Medium |
& |
6.8% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
| United States |
306,800 Large |
& |
2.8% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
27,800 Moderate |