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:
- Auto body shops
- Motor vehicle dealerships
Outlook
Growth for this career will be slower than average. Cars have better sensor and safety equipment so there may be fewer accidents, decreasing the need for repairs.
Most openings will occur as people retire or leave this career. Job prospects will be very good for people with formal training and certifications.
Auto Body Repairers (CIS 100248)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
7,012 Large |
& |
6.6% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
707 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
102 Small |
& |
0.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
196 Medium |
& |
5.1% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,427 Medium |
& |
-0.4% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
220 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
77 Small |
& |
11.7% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
400 Medium |
& |
17.8% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
47 Few |
| Du Page County |
810 Medium |
& |
1.2% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
75 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
181 Medium |
& |
2.2% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
66 Small |
& |
6.1% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
113 Small |
& |
2.7% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Lake County |
430 Medium |
& |
16.5% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
50 Few |
| McHenry County |
178 Medium |
& |
18.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
111 Small |
& |
12.6% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
175 Medium |
& |
-1.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
377 Medium |
& |
5.8% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
37 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
123 Medium |
& |
5.7% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
117 Small |
& |
12.8% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
253 Medium |
& |
5.1% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
24 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
59 Small |
& |
-1.7% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
118 Small |
& |
18.6% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
213 Medium |
& |
7.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
38 Small |
& |
-7.9% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
491 Large |
& |
27.5% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
65 Few |
| United States |
169,200 Large |
& |
1.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
13,900 Few |