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:
- Farm machinery and equipment suppliers
- Lawn and garden equipment supply stores
Outlook
Demand for farm equipment mechanics will be driven by the need for agricultural products to feed a growing population. Demand for other products, such as biofuels, will also increase jobs for mechanics.
Job openings will occur as people retire or leave the career. Opportunities are seasonal, and are, generally, best during warmer months.
Farm Equipment Mechanics (CIS 100076)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
1,536 Small |
& |
11.5% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
176 Few |
| Champaign Area |
30 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
28 Very small |
& |
17.9% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
491 Small |
& |
8.8% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
54 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
17 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
91 Small |
& |
9.9% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Du Page County |
277 Small |
& |
11.9% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
32 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
29 Very small |
& |
10.3% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
19 Very small |
& |
5.3% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
20 Very small |
& |
15.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
110 Small |
& |
15.5% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| McHenry County |
37 Very small |
& |
24.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
13 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
42 Very small |
& |
23.8% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
68 Very small |
& |
13.2% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
28 Very small |
& |
7.1% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
29 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
47 Very small |
& |
10.6% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
15 Very small |
& |
13.3% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
25 Very small |
& |
8.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
28 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
83 Small |
& |
13.3% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| United States |
48,000 Small |
& |
11.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
4,600 Very few |