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 |
11,851 Large |
& |
10.7% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
804 High |
| Champaign Area |
174 Medium |
& |
13.8% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
233 Medium |
& |
11.2% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Cook County |
4,329 Large |
& |
10.5% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
292 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
161 Medium |
& |
9.9% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
736 Large |
& |
14.0% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
53 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,801 Large |
& |
10.6% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
122 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
153 Medium |
& |
14.4% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
45 Small |
& |
11.1% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
130 Medium |
& |
8.5% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Lake County |
714 Large |
& |
10.5% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
49 Few |
| McHenry County |
241 Medium |
& |
15.4% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
96 Small |
& |
9.4% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
290 Large |
& |
12.8% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
854 Large |
& |
11.4% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
59 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
145 Medium |
& |
11.7% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
311 Large |
& |
11.3% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Rockford Area |
549 Large |
& |
12.8% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
39 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
33 Very small |
& |
6.1% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
155 Medium |
& |
7.7% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
210 Medium |
& |
8.6% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
38 Small |
& |
7.9% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
445 Large |
& |
2.9% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| United States |
293,100 Large |
& |
9.0% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
18,100 Moderate |