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:
- Electrical contractors
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to decline. New homes, schools, and office buildings are being built. The increase in new electronics in homes and offices also contributes to growth. However, the increasing use of premade components, such as electrical panels, are reducing the need for electrician helpers.
Job openings will occur as current helpers leave this career or become electricians.
Electrician Helpers (CIS 100308)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
891 Small |
& |
7.1% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
114 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
16 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
15 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
315 Very small |
& |
10.8% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
42 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
59 Very small |
& |
5.1% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Du Page County |
120 Small |
& |
4.2% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
26 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
50 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| McHenry County |
26 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
11 Very small |
& |
18.2% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
17 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
45 Very small |
& |
6.7% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
13 Very small |
& |
15.4% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
29 Very small |
& |
6.9% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
13 Very small |
& |
-7.7% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
25 Very small |
& |
-4.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
56 Very small |
& |
8.9% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| United States |
72,500 Medium |
& |
-3.4% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
7,600 Few |