Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation 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 occupation will grow about as fast as average. Growth varies by industry. Mechanical engineers in the engineering services industry are expected to experience much faster than average growth as companies continue to contract work with these firms. Although employment of mechanical engineers in the manufacturing industries is declining, the need for improved machinery and machine tools will create demand. Also, emerging technologies in biotechnology, materials science, and nanotechnology will create new job opportunities.
Additional job opportunities will arise because a degree in mechanical engineering often can be applied in other engineering specialties. Many job openings should result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force.
Mechanical Engineers (CIS 100123)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
17,523 Large |
& |
-0.7% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
1,170 Few |
| Champaign Area |
252 Medium |
& |
4.4% |
-0.9% |
>>>> |
19 High |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
380 Medium |
& |
6.6% |
1.2% |
>>>> |
28 Moderate |
| Cook County |
6,268 Large |
& |
-1.6% |
0.6% |
>>>> |
411 Few |
| Decatur Area |
249 Medium |
& |
9.6% |
5.5% |
>>>> |
20 High |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
1,155 Large |
& |
5.5% |
2.5% |
>>>> |
86 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
2,547 Large |
& |
5.5% |
3.3% |
>>>> |
191 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
253 Medium |
& |
2.4% |
5.5% |
>>>> |
18 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
84 Small |
& |
1.2% |
-2.1% |
>>>> |
6 Moderate |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
221 Medium |
& |
7.7% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
17 Moderate |
| Lake County |
1,109 Large |
& |
5.6% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
83 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
359 Medium |
& |
3.9% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
26 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
177 Medium |
& |
5.6% |
1.0% |
>>>> |
13 Moderate |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
446 Medium |
& |
4.5% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
32 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
1,264 Large |
& |
5.9% |
-1.9% |
>>>> |
96 High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
236 Medium |
& |
4.7% |
-1.1% |
>>>> |
17 High |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
382 Large |
& |
8.9% |
-1.8% |
>>>> |
30 Very High |
| Rockford Area |
886 Large |
& |
4.9% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
65 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
76 Small |
& |
-5.3% |
-2.3% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
| Springfield Area |
256 Medium |
& |
2.0% |
0.0% |
>>>> |
18 Moderate |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
297 Medium |
& |
7.4% |
-1.7% |
>>>> |
23 High |
| Vermilion County |
65 Small |
& |
3.1% |
-3.0% |
>>>> |
4 High |
| Will County |
631 Large |
& |
3.8% |
4.1% |
>>>> |
46 Moderate |
| United States |
299,200 Large |
& |
7.0% |
7.7% |
>>>> |
20,200 Few |