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 about as fast as 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 |
1,063 Small |
& |
1.0% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
71 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
23 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
20 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
348 Small |
& |
0.3% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
14 Very small |
& |
-7.1% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
79 Very small |
& |
1.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Du Page County |
143 Small |
& |
0.7% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
27 Very small |
& |
3.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
15 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
61 Very small |
& |
1.6% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| McHenry County |
37 Very small |
& |
5.4% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
16 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
22 Very small |
& |
4.5% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
51 Very small |
& |
3.9% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
13 Very small |
& |
-7.7% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
17 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
38 Very small |
& |
2.6% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
18 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
34 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
78 Small |
& |
3.8% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| United States |
103,100 Medium |
& |
4.2% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
7,700 Few |