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:
- Hospitals
- Doctors' offices
- Medical laboratories
Outlook
Demand for this career is strong. Diagnostic imaging is increasingly being used to not only diagnose illness, but to also monitor treatment. As the population ages, there is need for more procedures. However, this is a small career and very few job openings are expected.
Job prospects will be best for those with multiple certifications and graduated from an accredited program.
MRI Technologists (CIS 100550)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
2,525 Medium |
& |
4.2% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
192 Few |
| Champaign Area |
65 Small |
& |
9.2% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
45 Very small |
& |
-2.2% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,226 Medium |
& |
3.4% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
92 Few |
| Decatur Area |
26 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
94 Small |
& |
-1.1% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Du Page County |
219 Small |
& |
18.3% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
38 Very small |
& |
-2.6% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
14 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
52 Small |
& |
1.9% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
110 Small |
& |
2.7% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| McHenry County |
27 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
61 Small |
& |
6.6% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
42 Very small |
& |
-4.8% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
136 Small |
& |
2.9% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
35 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
29 Very small |
& |
6.9% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
77 Small |
& |
1.3% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
21 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
74 Small |
& |
0.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
55 Very small |
& |
-5.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
17 Very small |
& |
-11.8% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
55 Very small |
& |
21.8% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| United States |
41,400 Small |
& |
7.7% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
2,600 Very few |