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 grow slower than average for drywall installers. As more new buildings are constructed and homeowners remodel their homes, drywall installers will be needed.
However, this career is sensitive to the economy and layoffs will happen when construction of homes drops. Job openings will also occur as people leave the career. 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 |
1,822 Small |
& |
9.3% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
172 Few |
| Champaign Area |
42 Very small |
& |
4.8% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
34 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
602 Small |
& |
14.1% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
60 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
22 Very small |
& |
4.5% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
132 Small |
& |
6.1% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Du Page County |
245 Small |
& |
6.5% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
42 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
13 Very small |
& |
-7.7% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
27 Very small |
& |
-3.7% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
108 Small |
& |
11.1% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| McHenry County |
60 Small |
& |
6.7% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
23 Very small |
& |
8.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
37 Very small |
& |
5.4% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
89 Small |
& |
6.7% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
24 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
32 Very small |
& |
3.1% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
65 Very small |
& |
12.3% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
10 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
31 Very small |
& |
-3.2% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
57 Small |
& |
0.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Will County |
131 Small |
& |
12.2% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| United States |
116,600 Medium |
& |
3.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
8,500 Few |