Occupation is in demand for the following regions:
Northeast
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
About 18% of drywall installers are self-employed.
Almost all drywall installers work for drywall contractors. Most installers work in cities. In other areas, where there may not be enough work to keep drywall installers busy, this work is done by carpenters and painters.
Major employers:
- Drywall installation contractors
Outlook
Demand is expected to grow slower than average for drywall installers.
This occupation is sensitive to the economy and layoffs will happen when construction of homes drops. Job openings will also occur as people leave the occupation. Job prospects are best for people with experience and a good work history.
Drywall Installers (CIS 100303)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
2,085 Small |
& |
-2.1% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
174 Few |
| Champaign Area |
40 Small |
& |
5.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
36 Small |
& |
-2.8% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
727 Small |
& |
-2.5% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
60 Few |
| Decatur Area |
31 Small |
& |
-6.5% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
140 Medium |
& |
-1.4% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
12 Few |
| Du Page County |
276 Medium |
& |
-6.2% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
46 Small |
& |
2.2% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
18 Small |
& |
0.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
26 Small |
& |
-11.5% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
119 Small |
& |
1.7% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
11 Few |
| McHenry County |
72 Medium |
& |
6.9% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
6 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
27 Small |
& |
-7.4% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
45 Small |
& |
-6.7% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
98 Small |
& |
-6.1% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
7 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
25 Small |
& |
-8.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
35 Small |
& |
-14.3% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
68 Small |
& |
2.9% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
6 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
13 Very small |
& |
-15.4% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
37 Small |
& |
-2.7% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
61 Small |
& |
4.9% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
6 Few |
| Vermilion County |
6 Very small |
& |
-16.7% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
145 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
12 Moderate |
| United States |
125,100 Medium |
& |
0.4% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
10,100 Moderate |