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:
- Auto dealerships
- Plumbing, heating, and air conditioning contractors
- Auto repair shops
- Local government agencies
Outlook
Job growth will vary by industry but will generally be about average. Improvements in technology and machinery are making workers more efficient, limiting some need for helpers.
Job openings occur as people leave the career. Job prospects will be good for entry-level workers.
Mechanic and Repairer Helpers (CIS 100375)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
1,736 Small |
& |
12.0% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
254 Few |
| Champaign Area |
31 Very small |
& |
9.7% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
48 Very small |
& |
6.3% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Cook County |
668 Small |
& |
12.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
98 Few |
| Decatur Area |
14 Very small |
& |
28.6% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
87 Small |
& |
18.4% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Du Page County |
191 Small |
& |
8.4% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
28 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
35 Very small |
& |
11.4% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
9 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
26 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
96 Small |
& |
15.6% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| McHenry County |
30 Very small |
& |
26.7% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
27 Very small |
& |
14.8% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
37 Very small |
& |
27.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
77 Very small |
& |
5.2% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
26 Very small |
& |
11.5% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
25 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
64 Very small |
& |
7.8% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
27 Very small |
& |
3.7% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
43 Very small |
& |
7.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
6 Very small |
& |
-16.7% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
103 Small |
& |
21.4% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| United States |
104,600 Medium |
& |
4.4% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
11,200 Few |