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:
- Equipment dealers
- Lawn and garden supplies stores
- Engine repair shops
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to have average growth. As small engines become more sophisticated people will need to take their equipment to mechanics for repair. However, electric-powered small enginers may require less maintenance and repair services which may reduce some demand.
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 |
|||||
| Illinois |
561 Very small |
& |
3.0% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
58 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
196 Very small |
& |
3.6% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
35 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Du Page County |
63 Very small |
& |
-1.6% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
15 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
11 Very small |
& |
-9.1% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Lake County |
38 Very small |
& |
5.3% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| McHenry County |
15 Very small |
& |
6.7% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
13 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
31 Very small |
& |
-3.2% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rockford Area |
17 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
11 Very small |
& |
18.2% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
16 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
33 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| United States |
36,900 Small |
& |
2.4% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
3,500 Very few |