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:
- Architecture firms
- Engineering firms
Outlook
Demand for architects is expected to increase particularly in sustainable design, for renovation and construction of schools, homes, and healthcare facilities. However, improved building modeling software and measuring technology will increase productivity, limiting the number of architects needed.
Competition for jobs will remain strong as there are many graduates from architecture programs. Some jobs will become available each year as current architects retire or move to other careers. Those with knowledge of sustainable design which emphasizes renewable resources and environmentally-friendly design and materials should have the best prospects.
Architects (CIS 100011)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
6,805 Large |
& |
5.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
524 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
115 Small |
& |
4.3% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
60 Small |
& |
1.7% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Cook County |
3,426 Large |
& |
5.1% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
263 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
47 Small |
& |
6.4% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
251 Medium |
& |
11.6% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| Du Page County |
921 Large |
& |
5.3% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
71 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
180 Medium |
& |
20.6% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
36 Very small |
& |
-11.1% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
43 Very small |
& |
9.3% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
307 Medium |
& |
9.4% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
26 Very few |
| McHenry County |
108 Small |
& |
1.9% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
56 Small |
& |
-5.4% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
57 Very small |
& |
3.5% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
285 Medium |
& |
2.5% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
32 Very small |
& |
-12.5% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
115 Small |
& |
4.3% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
112 Small |
& |
1.8% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
21 Very small |
& |
-4.8% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
115 Small |
& |
-1.7% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
185 Medium |
& |
1.6% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Will County |
292 Medium |
& |
15.1% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
26 Very few |
| United States |
127,300 Medium |
& |
7.8% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
8,500 Few |