Occupation is in demand.
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 much faster 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.
Many job openings will 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 |
|||||
| Illinois |
12,527 Large |
& |
8.7% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
872 High |
| Champaign Area |
201 Medium |
& |
6.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
263 Medium |
& |
10.6% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Cook County |
4,624 Large |
& |
8.4% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
320 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
191 Large |
& |
13.6% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
15 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
807 Large |
& |
7.2% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
54 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,855 Very large |
& |
5.7% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
122 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
183 Medium |
& |
15.3% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
54 Small |
& |
3.7% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
140 Medium |
& |
5.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Lake County |
810 Large |
& |
14.1% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
62 Few |
| McHenry County |
231 Large |
& |
6.1% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
121 Medium |
& |
8.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
304 Large |
& |
20.7% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
839 Large |
& |
10.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
59 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
148 Medium |
& |
13.5% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
270 Large |
& |
11.5% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
20 Few |
| Rockford Area |
597 Large |
& |
4.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
37 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
41 Small |
& |
4.9% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
161 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
232 Medium |
& |
10.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
43 Small |
& |
20.9% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Will County |
437 Large |
& |
10.8% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| United States |
291,900 Large |
& |
11.0% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
19,800 Moderate |