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:
- Research and testing services
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- Engineering firms
- Drug manufacturers
Outlook
Demand for this career varies by industry and type of technician. The fastest growth will occur for environmental, geological, and biological technicians. Nuclear technicians can expect a decline in demand. Average growth will occur for chemical and agriculture and food science technicians.
Many job openings will arise from the need to replace technicians who retire or leave the field. Job prospects are best for those with experience.
Science Technicians (CIS 100443)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
5,262 Medium |
& |
4.1% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
652 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
138 Small |
& |
5.1% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
75 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,227 Medium |
& |
3.6% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
275 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
48 Small |
& |
-10.4% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
235 Medium |
& |
8.1% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Du Page County |
621 Medium |
& |
5.8% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
78 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
79 Small |
& |
6.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
102 Small |
& |
1.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Lake County |
539 Large |
& |
5.9% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
67 Few |
| McHenry County |
45 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
57 Very small |
& |
-1.8% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
91 Small |
& |
6.6% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
220 Medium |
& |
2.7% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
26 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
62 Small |
& |
-4.8% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
86 Small |
& |
1.2% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
103 Small |
& |
3.9% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
24 Very small |
& |
4.2% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
96 Small |
& |
-4.2% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
109 Small |
& |
1.8% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
17 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
173 Small |
& |
9.8% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| United States |
234,900 Large |
& |
3.4% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
29,500 Moderate |