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:
- Temporary worker agencies
- Motor vehicle parts manufacturers
- Plastic products manufacturers
- Semiconductor and other component manufacturers
Outlook
Demand for this occupation will decline. Many quality control inspections are now done by machines and computers. Some quality control is now done at the production level by assembly workers, reducing opportunities for quality control inspectors. There will still be opportunities in the medical and pharmaceutical fields.
Job opportunities will occur as a result of people retiring. Job prospects are best for those with quality control certifications.
Quality Control Inspectors (CIS 100431)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
23,731 Very large |
& |
-6.5% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
2,560 Very High |
Champaign Area |
346 Very large |
& |
0.6% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
41 Very High |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
596 Very large |
& |
-7.4% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
64 Very High |
Cook County |
8,885 Very large |
& |
-4.7% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
983 Very High |
Decatur Area |
276 Very large |
& |
-4.7% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
31 Very High |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
1,449 Very large |
& |
-2.8% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
164 Very High |
Du Page County |
2,813 Very large |
& |
-5.2% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
309 Very High |
Edwardsville Area |
522 Very large |
& |
-21.3% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
44 Very High |
Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
162 Very large |
& |
-4.3% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
18 High |
Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
304 Very large |
& |
-5.9% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
33 Very High |
Lake County |
1,851 Very large |
& |
-3.4% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
209 Very High |
McHenry County |
548 Very large |
& |
-6.2% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
60 Very High |
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
372 Very large |
& |
-3.5% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
42 Very High |
Northwest Illinois Area |
660 Very large |
& |
-7.0% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
70 Very High |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
948 Very large |
& |
-3.3% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
107 Very High |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
338 Very large |
& |
-5.9% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
37 Very High |
Rock Island-Moline Area |
406 Very large |
& |
-4.9% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
44 Very High |
Rockford Area |
1,125 Very large |
& |
-7.5% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
120 Very High |
Shawnee National Forest Area |
134 Very large |
& |
-6.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
14 High |
Springfield Area |
344 Large |
& |
-4.1% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
39 High |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
415 Very large |
& |
-5.5% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
46 Very High |
Vermilion County |
176 Very large |
& |
-5.7% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
19 Very High |
Will County |
1,000 Very large |
& |
-1.2% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
116 Very High |
United States |
590,100 Very large |
& |
-17.0% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
48,300 Very High |