Occupation is in demand for the following regions:
Northeast, Career Cluster
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:
- Engineering and architectural firms
- Construction companies
- Machinery manufacturers
Outlook
Demand is expected to decline for drafters. As architects and engineers become more familiar with CAD programs, less work is available for drafters. Growth for mechanical drafters will vary depending on the economy.
Competition is strong for all types of drafters. More people are graduating from training programs and exceed the number of job openings. Job prospects are best for people with formal training and certifications.
Drafters (CIS 100301)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
7,113 Large |
& |
5.6% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
650 High |
| Champaign Area |
106 Medium |
& |
9.4% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
9 Moderate |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
113 Medium |
& |
8.8% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
10 Moderate |
| Cook County |
3,222 Large |
& |
4.3% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
289 High |
| Decatur Area |
63 Medium |
& |
9.5% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
5 Moderate |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
331 Large |
& |
10.9% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
32 High |
| Du Page County |
976 Large |
& |
1.4% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
81 High |
| Edwardsville Area |
159 Large |
& |
2.5% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
13 High |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
40 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
60 Medium |
& |
10.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
| Lake County |
360 Large |
& |
8.1% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
34 High |
| McHenry County |
128 Large |
& |
6.2% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
10 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
52 Medium |
& |
11.5% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
126 Large |
& |
7.9% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
12 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
329 Large |
& |
9.7% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
32 High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
59 Medium |
& |
3.4% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
113 Medium |
& |
10.6% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
11 Moderate |
| Rockford Area |
235 Large |
& |
8.1% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
22 High |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
42 Medium |
& |
9.5% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
| Springfield Area |
110 Medium |
& |
4.5% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
9 Moderate |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
154 Large |
& |
8.4% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
15 High |
| Vermilion County |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
287 Large |
& |
11.5% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
29 High |
| United States |
185,700 Large |
& |
-3.9% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
15,000 High |