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:
- Plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning companies
- Masonry, stonework, and plastering companies
- House and office construction companies
- Building finishing contractors
Outlook
Demand for construction helpers will grow at a strong pace. As more homes, schools, office buildings, and power plants are built, the demand for construction helpers will increase.
Job prospects depend on growth in the trades that employ them. Carpenter and bricklaying helpers will have the best opportunities. There may be periods of unemployment during times when construction slows, such as colder months.
This occupation has very high turnover. Many job openings should arise as workers leave the field.
Construction Helpers (CIS 100284)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
1,300 Small |
& |
13.4% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
209 Few |
Champaign Area |
17 Very small |
& |
11.8% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
15 Very small |
& |
26.7% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Cook County |
473 Small |
& |
12.7% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
78 Few |
Decatur Area |
15 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
79 Small |
& |
15.2% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
12 Few |
Du Page County |
158 Small |
& |
7.6% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
25 Moderate |
Edwardsville Area |
24 Small |
& |
16.7% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Lake County |
77 Small |
& |
16.9% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
13 Few |
McHenry County |
26 Small |
& |
26.9% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
11 Very small |
& |
27.3% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Northwest Illinois Area |
20 Very small |
& |
15.0% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
61 Small |
& |
13.1% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
7 Few |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Rock Island-Moline Area |
13 Very small |
& |
15.4% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Rockford Area |
38 Small |
& |
21.1% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
Springfield Area |
16 Very small |
& |
25.0% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
25 Very small |
& |
36.0% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
Will County |
82 Small |
& |
17.1% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
13 Moderate |
United States |
126,900 Medium |
& |
2.3% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
15,000 High |