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:
- State and local government agencies
- Engineering and architectural firms
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to decline. This is due to new technologies that allow inspections to be done remotely. However, continued interest in public safety and sustainable, energy-efficient construction will create some demand for inspectors.
Openings will occur as workers retire or leave this career. The best prospects will be for inspectors who have training and certification in many areas of construction.
Construction and Building Inspectors (CIS 100282)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
2,105 Small |
& |
-4.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
227 Few |
| Champaign Area |
41 Very small |
& |
-7.3% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
34 Very small |
& |
-11.8% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Cook County |
983 Medium |
& |
-1.9% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
110 Few |
| Decatur Area |
20 Very small |
& |
-5.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
94 Small |
& |
-3.2% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Du Page County |
189 Small |
& |
-9.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
48 Very small |
& |
-2.1% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
20 Very small |
& |
-25.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
24 Very small |
& |
-4.2% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
100 Small |
& |
2.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| McHenry County |
37 Very small |
& |
-5.4% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
28 Very small |
& |
-10.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
44 Very small |
& |
-9.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
86 Small |
& |
-9.3% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
32 Very small |
& |
-15.6% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
41 Very small |
& |
-4.9% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
46 Very small |
& |
-8.7% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
20 Very small |
& |
-20.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
53 Very small |
& |
-13.2% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
57 Small |
& |
-3.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
8 Very small |
& |
-12.5% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
90 Small |
& |
-1.1% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| United States |
142,600 Medium |
& |
0.1% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
15,000 Moderate |