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:
- Locksmith shops
- Security systems companies
Outlook
Demand for this career is declining. However, some demand may occur as the construction industry builds new homes and buildings.
Job openings will occur as locksmiths retire or leave this career.
Locksmiths (CIS 100118)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
612 Very small |
& |
-12.1% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
55 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
14 Very small |
& |
-28.6% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Cook County |
364 Small |
& |
-11.8% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
33 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
13 Very small |
& |
-7.7% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Du Page County |
72 Very small |
& |
-11.1% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
6 Very small |
& |
-16.7% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Lake County |
17 Very small |
& |
-11.8% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
8 Very small |
& |
-25.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
20 Very small |
& |
-15.0% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
15 Very small |
& |
-26.7% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
18 Very small |
& |
-5.6% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| United States |
18,800 Very small |
& |
-8.5% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
1,700 Very few |