Occupation is in demand for the following regions:
Career Cluster
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:
- Equipment dealers
- Lawn and garden supplies stores
- Engine repair shops
Outlook
Demand for this occupation will grow as fast as average. As small engines become more sophisticated people will need to take their equipment to mechanics for repair.
Most job openings will occur as current mechanics transfer to other jobs or retire. Job opportunities will be good for people who complete formal mechanic training programs.
Small Engine Mechanics (CIS 100196)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
747 Very small |
& |
8.8% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
87 Few |
| Champaign Area |
14 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
11 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
272 Very small |
& |
8.5% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Decatur Area |
6 Very small |
& |
-16.7% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
44 Small |
& |
18.2% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
6 Few |
| Du Page County |
84 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
10 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
15 Very small |
& |
13.3% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
11 Very small |
& |
18.2% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
60 Small |
& |
11.7% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
8 Few |
| McHenry County |
19 Very small |
& |
5.3% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
10 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
14 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
38 Very small |
& |
13.2% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
9 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
8 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rockford Area |
21 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
14 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
24 Very small |
& |
4.2% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
40 Small |
& |
12.5% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
| United States |
35,000 Small |
& |
3.7% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
3,500 Few |