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:
- Logging companies
- Sawmills and planing mills
Outlook
Demand for this career is declining. The need to prevent wildfires by thinning some forests will create some demand for loggers. However, improvements in logging equipment have reduced the need for as many workers.
Job prospects will be best for those who can operate heavy machinery. Job openings will occur as current workers retire or leave this career for other reasons.
Loggers (CIS 100365)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
57 Very small |
& |
3.5% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| United States |
41,800 Small |
& |
-4.5% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
5,600 Very few |