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 and engineering firms
- Semiconductor and parts manufacturers
- Navigational and measuring instrument manufacturers
- Research and development companies
Outlook
Overall employment growth for engineering managers will be average. Growth for architectural managers depends on the demand for construction. The need for new houses, schools, and health care facilities will create the most job growth. Bridges and highways will also need expansion and repair.
There will be competition for jobs because these positions are highly desirable. Some job openings for architectural and engineering managers will result from the need to replace workers who retire or move into other careers. Those with previous work experience and technical skills will have the best prospects.
Architectural and Engineering Managers (CIS 100071)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
8,447 Large |
& |
5.1% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
640 Moderate |
Champaign Area |
123 Small |
& |
2.4% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
156 Medium |
& |
7.1% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
Cook County |
3,315 Large |
& |
4.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
248 Moderate |
Decatur Area |
107 Medium |
& |
5.6% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
449 Medium |
& |
6.5% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
Du Page County |
1,219 Large |
& |
2.9% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
89 Few |
Edwardsville Area |
150 Medium |
& |
10.7% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
42 Small |
& |
4.8% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
107 Small |
& |
4.7% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
Lake County |
626 Large |
& |
10.9% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
53 Few |
McHenry County |
140 Medium |
& |
5.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
91 Small |
& |
4.4% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
Northwest Illinois Area |
191 Medium |
& |
11.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
465 Large |
& |
4.5% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
80 Small |
& |
7.5% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
Rock Island-Moline Area |
190 Medium |
& |
6.3% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
Rockford Area |
299 Medium |
& |
3.7% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
23 Very few |
Shawnee National Forest Area |
35 Very small |
& |
-2.9% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
Springfield Area |
123 Small |
& |
-0.8% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
190 Medium |
& |
4.7% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
Vermilion County |
26 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Will County |
298 Medium |
& |
7.4% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
24 Very few |
United States |
210,200 Large |
& |
5.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
15,000 Moderate |