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:
- Engineering firms
- Navigation and measuring instruments firms
- Aerospace products and parts manufacturers
- Federal government agencies
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow slower than average. Mechanical engineers work in several different industries. As machinery becomes more automated, mechanical engineers will be needed to plan and design this equipment. However, some industries are declining, limiting some growth.
Job openings should result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other careers or leave the labor force.
Mechanical Engineers (CIS 100123)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
12,527 Large |
& |
8.7% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
872 High |
Champaign Area |
252 Medium |
& |
4.4% |
-0.9% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
380 Large |
& |
6.6% |
1.2% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
Cook County |
6,268 Large |
& |
-1.6% |
0.6% |
>>>> |
411 Moderate |
Decatur Area |
249 Large |
& |
9.6% |
5.5% |
>>>> |
20 Few |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
1,155 Very large |
& |
5.5% |
2.5% |
>>>> |
86 Moderate |
Du Page County |
2,547 Very large |
& |
5.5% |
3.3% |
>>>> |
191 High |
Edwardsville Area |
253 Medium |
& |
2.4% |
5.5% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
84 Small |
& |
1.2% |
-2.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
221 Large |
& |
7.7% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
Lake County |
1,109 Large |
& |
5.6% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
83 Moderate |
McHenry County |
359 Large |
& |
3.9% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
177 Medium |
& |
5.6% |
1.0% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
Northwest Illinois Area |
446 Large |
& |
4.5% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
1,264 Very large |
& |
5.9% |
-1.9% |
>>>> |
96 Moderate |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
236 Medium |
& |
4.7% |
-1.1% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
Rock Island-Moline Area |
382 Large |
& |
8.9% |
-1.8% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
Rockford Area |
886 Very large |
& |
4.9% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
65 Moderate |
Shawnee National Forest Area |
76 Small |
& |
-5.3% |
-2.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
Springfield Area |
256 Medium |
& |
2.0% |
0.0% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
297 Large |
& |
7.4% |
-1.7% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
Vermilion County |
65 Small |
& |
3.1% |
-3.0% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
Will County |
631 Large |
& |
3.8% |
4.1% |
>>>> |
46 Few |
United States |
284,900 Large |
& |
2.2% |
5.3% |
>>>> |
17,900 Moderate |