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
- Environmental consulting firms
- Engineering firms
Outlook
Demand for environmental scientists will be strong as concerns about the environment continue to grow. Much of the growth will be in private consulting firms. Scientists who work in these firms help companies determine environmental impact for projects such as new buildings or factories.
Demand will also occur as companies try to reduce their impact on the environment by reducing pollution and other hazardous wastes.
Job openings will occur due to people moving to management positions or retiring.
Environmental Scientists (CIS 100498)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
2,183 Medium |
& |
10.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
243 Few |
| Champaign Area |
36 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
36 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,132 Medium |
& |
11.0% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
127 Few |
| Decatur Area |
15 Very small |
& |
13.3% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
63 Very small |
& |
3.2% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Du Page County |
210 Small |
& |
15.2% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
29 Very small |
& |
20.7% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
9 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
18 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
126 Small |
& |
8.7% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| McHenry County |
22 Very small |
& |
18.2% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
24 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
28 Very small |
& |
7.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
69 Very small |
& |
-1.4% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
32 Very small |
& |
6.3% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
43 Very small |
& |
11.6% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
29 Very small |
& |
13.8% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
19 Very small |
& |
5.3% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
101 Small |
& |
6.9% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
60 Small |
& |
6.7% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Will County |
50 Very small |
& |
24.0% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| United States |
84,600 Medium |
& |
7.2% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
8,500 Few |