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:
- Medical equipment and supply manufacturers
- Health and personal care stores
- Optometrist offices
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow much faster than average due to the increase in the aging population. Most people require vision correction at some point in their lives. As the population continues to age, more people will need vision aids such as glasses or contacts, increasing the demand for ophthalmic technicians.
Ophthalmic Technicians (CIS 100585)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
2,471 Medium |
& |
10.8% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
305 Few |
| Champaign Area |
104 Small |
& |
5.8% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
30 Very small |
& |
-3.3% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Cook County |
963 Small |
& |
8.3% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
115 Few |
| Decatur Area |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
115 Small |
& |
20.0% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Du Page County |
358 Medium |
& |
15.9% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
47 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
62 Small |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
22 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
95 Small |
& |
-1.1% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| McHenry County |
33 Very small |
& |
18.2% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
52 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
23 Very small |
& |
17.4% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
112 Small |
& |
13.4% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
30 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
35 Very small |
& |
11.4% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
86 Small |
& |
5.8% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
33 Very small |
& |
15.2% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
111 Small |
& |
3.6% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
53 Very small |
& |
28.3% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
6 Very small |
& |
50.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
128 Small |
& |
29.7% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| United States |
78,800 Medium |
& |
19.8% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
12,500 Few |