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 |
6,175 Medium |
& |
3.0% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
555 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
94 Small |
& |
1.1% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
186 Medium |
& |
0.5% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,065 Medium |
& |
5.0% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
191 Few |
| Decatur Area |
71 Small |
& |
-1.4% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
364 Medium |
& |
-3.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
29 Very few |
| Du Page County |
670 Medium |
& |
-0.1% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
57 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
161 Medium |
& |
5.6% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
57 Small |
& |
1.8% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
95 Small |
& |
1.1% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Lake County |
384 Medium |
& |
-2.3% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
31 Very few |
| McHenry County |
158 Medium |
& |
-1.3% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
107 Small |
& |
1.9% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
160 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
375 Medium |
& |
10.1% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
38 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
110 Small |
& |
4.5% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
103 Small |
& |
7.8% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
203 Medium |
& |
5.9% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
54 Small |
& |
3.7% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
109 Small |
& |
2.8% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
205 Medium |
& |
4.4% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
34 Small |
& |
-5.9% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
437 Large |
& |
4.6% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
40 Few |
| United States |
172,600 Large |
& |
1.6% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
14,600 Few |