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:
- Coal mines
Outlook
Demand for this career is declining steadily. This is the result of technological changes in the mining industry. Automation improves productivity but requires fewer workers.
Some openings will occur as workers leave this career. Most openings will be in coal mining.
(CIS 100185)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
State-level data is not available for this CIS occupation. |
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| United States |
2,300 Very small |
& |
-34.8% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
100 Very few |