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:
- Drywall installation contractors
Outlook
Demand is expected to decrease for drywall finishers. New tools allow workers to do more in less time, limiting the need for drywall finishers.
Job openings will also occur as people leave the career. Job prospects are best for people with good work records.
Drywall Finishers (CIS 100302)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
806 Small |
& |
4.7% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
71 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
19 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
16 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
275 Very small |
& |
8.7% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
13 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
54 Very small |
& |
3.7% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Du Page County |
100 Very small |
& |
3.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
21 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
13 Very small |
& |
-7.7% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
48 Very small |
& |
10.4% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| McHenry County |
26 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
17 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
39 Very small |
& |
2.6% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
14 Very small |
& |
-7.1% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
26 Very small |
& |
3.8% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
14 Very small |
& |
7.1% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
24 Very small |
& |
-4.2% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
53 Very small |
& |
5.7% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| United States |
18,100 Very small |
& |
-2.2% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
1,100 Very few |