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:
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- Consulting firms
- Scientific research and development companies
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to grow about as fast as average. As the human population grows and development impacts wildlife and their natural habitats, zoologists will be needed to study human and wildlife interactions. However, because most funding comes from governmental agencies, demand will be limited by budgetary constraints.
Openings will occur as people retire or leave this career.
Zoologists (CIS 100486)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
258 Very small |
& |
10.1% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
26 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
13 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
125 Very small |
& |
9.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
9 Very small |
& |
33.3% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Du Page County |
18 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
10 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
11 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
7 Very small |
& |
28.6% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
5 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
5 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
9 Very small |
& |
-11.1% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
18,800 Very small |
& |
4.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
1,500 Very few |