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:
- Structural metals manufacturers
- Motor vehicle manufacturers
- Plastic products manufacturers
- Paper product manufacturers
- Furniture and cabinet manufacturers
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to grow more slowly than average. Jobs for those who paint transportation equipment such as cars and trucks will grow. However, automation is limiting some opportunities for growth.
Openings will occur as current workers leave the career. 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 |
4,964 Medium |
& |
9.9% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
567 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
78 Small |
& |
2.6% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
194 Medium |
& |
6.2% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Cook County |
1,655 Medium |
& |
6.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
181 Few |
| Decatur Area |
64 Small |
& |
10.9% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
301 Medium |
& |
15.0% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
| Du Page County |
520 Medium |
& |
5.4% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
56 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
117 Small |
& |
6.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
34 Very small |
& |
14.7% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
77 Small |
& |
6.5% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Lake County |
314 Medium |
& |
19.7% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
41 Few |
| McHenry County |
129 Medium |
& |
13.2% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
81 Small |
& |
13.6% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
140 Medium |
& |
10.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
278 Medium |
& |
9.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
86 Small |
& |
10.5% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
91 Small |
& |
11.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
281 Medium |
& |
5.3% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
33 Very small |
& |
3.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
71 Small |
& |
16.9% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
118 Small |
& |
14.4% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
29 Very small |
& |
-3.4% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
261 Medium |
& |
24.9% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| United States |
167,900 Large |
& |
1.2% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
15,800 Moderate |