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:
- Ship and boat building and repair companies
- Federal government agencies
- Special trade contractors
- Temporary worker agencies
Outlook
Demand for this occupation is growing steadily. However, it is a very small occupation and few jobs will be created. Some industries such as construction are growing quickly creating more demand for riggers. Other industries such as manufacturing are growing very slowly.
Most openings will occur as a result of people leaving this line of work.
Riggers (CIS 100436)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
376 Very small |
& |
9.8% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
42 Very few |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
15 Very small |
& |
13.3% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Cook County |
105 Very small |
& |
5.7% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
20 Very small |
& |
-5.0% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Du Page County |
35 Very small |
& |
8.6% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
Edwardsville Area |
8 Very small |
& |
-12.5% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
Lake County |
16 Very small |
& |
18.8% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
McHenry County |
7 Very small |
& |
28.6% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
20 Small |
& |
15.0% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Northwest Illinois Area |
19 Very small |
& |
10.5% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
17 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
Rockford Area |
7 Very small |
& |
42.9% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Shawnee National Forest Area |
32 Medium |
& |
9.4% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
Springfield Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
0 None |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Will County |
16 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
United States |
23,500 Very small |
& |
4.7% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
2,100 Few |