Occupation is in demand for the following regions:
Career Cluster
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Structural metals manufacturers
- Plastic products manufacturers
- Paper product manufacturers
- Furniture and cabinet manufacturers
Outlook
Demand for this occupation will grow more slowly than average. This is due to improvements in the automation of painting and coating. Jobs for those who paint transportation equipment such as cars and trucks will grow.
Openings will occur as current workers leave the occupation. Job prospects are best for those with experience.
Painting and Coating Machine Operators (CIS 100401)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
2,509 Medium |
& |
3.1% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
271 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
40 Small |
& |
5.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
98 Medium |
& |
5.1% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
11 Moderate |
| Cook County |
796 Small |
& |
2.6% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
85 Few |
| Decatur Area |
28 Small |
& |
3.6% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
172 Medium |
& |
11.6% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
21 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
244 Small |
& |
1.6% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
25 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
31 Small |
& |
6.5% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
21 Small |
& |
4.8% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
42 Small |
& |
4.8% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
| Lake County |
265 Medium |
& |
5.3% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
29 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
73 Medium |
& |
4.1% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
8 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
47 Medium |
& |
14.9% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
6 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
88 Medium |
& |
6.8% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
11 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
102 Small |
& |
4.9% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
11 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
35 Small |
& |
5.7% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
42 Small |
& |
7.1% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
| Rockford Area |
176 Large |
& |
6.2% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
20 High |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
16 Small |
& |
0.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
24 Small |
& |
4.2% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
38 Small |
& |
5.3% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
| Vermilion County |
27 Medium |
& |
3.7% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
| Will County |
95 Small |
& |
9.5% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
11 Few |
| United States |
151,400 Large |
& |
1.7% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
14,500 High |