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:
- Power companies
- Federal government agencies
- Scientific and technical consulting companies
- Engineering firms
- Research and testing firms
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to show little to no change. Utility companies are choosing natural gas instead of nuclear energy, which will limit growth. Developments in nuclear medicine, diagnostic imaging, and cancer treatment will create some demand for nuclear engineers to develop new methods for treatment.
Job openings occur as people retire from this career. Job prospects will be good for those with training in nuclear medicine.
Nuclear Engineers (CIS 100388)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
670 Very small |
& |
-18.7% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
26 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
10 Very small |
& |
-30.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
17 Very small |
& |
-23.5% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
143 Very small |
& |
-11.9% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
33 Very small |
& |
-24.2% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
10 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Du Page County |
64 Very small |
& |
-25.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
18 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
11 Very small |
& |
-27.3% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
38 Very small |
& |
-21.1% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
52 Very small |
& |
-7.7% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
12 Very small |
& |
-16.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
45 Very small |
& |
-17.8% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
35 Very small |
& |
-22.9% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
9 Very small |
& |
-33.3% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
28 Very small |
& |
-17.9% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
26 Very small |
& |
-19.2% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
11 Very small |
& |
-27.3% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
17 Very small |
& |
-17.6% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
45 Very small |
& |
-26.7% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
43 Very small |
& |
-34.9% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| United States |
13,400 Very small |
& |
-0.7% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
700 Very few |