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:
- Museums and historical sites
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- Colleges and universities
Outlook
This career will grow much faster than average as public interest in science, art, history, and technology increases. Budget cuts may reduce the number of available jobs.
Competition for job openings will be strong as many people are trained to do this work. Openings will occur as people leave the career. Turnover is very low in this career.
Museum Technicians and Conservators (CIS 100385)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
965 Small |
& |
8.2% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
126 Few |
| Champaign Area |
8 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
724 Small |
& |
9.5% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
97 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Du Page County |
78 Very small |
& |
2.6% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
7 Very small |
& |
28.6% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Lake County |
13 Very small |
& |
-7.7% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
11 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
23 Very small |
& |
8.7% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
13 Very small |
& |
-7.7% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
23 Very small |
& |
8.7% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
13 Very small |
& |
-7.7% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
10 Very small |
& |
-10.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
11 Very small |
& |
-9.1% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| United States |
15,700 Very small |
& |
5.1% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
1,900 Very few |