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:
- 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 and building information modeling (BIM) technologies, 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 |
5,169 Medium |
& |
-2.1% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
438 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
81 Small |
& |
2.5% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
84 Small |
& |
-7.1% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,297 Medium |
& |
-1.7% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
198 Few |
| Decatur Area |
50 Small |
& |
-10.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
261 Medium |
& |
-0.4% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Du Page County |
709 Medium |
& |
-1.6% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
62 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
99 Small |
& |
5.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
22 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
37 Very small |
& |
-5.4% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
260 Medium |
& |
-0.8% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
23 Very few |
| McHenry County |
95 Small |
& |
6.3% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
45 Very small |
& |
-8.9% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
89 Small |
& |
-2.2% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
253 Medium |
& |
-6.7% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
42 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
100 Small |
& |
0.0% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
151 Small |
& |
-2.6% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
23 Very small |
& |
4.3% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
115 Small |
& |
-1.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
215 Medium |
& |
-3.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| United States |
175,000 Large |
& |
0.3% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
15,000 Moderate |