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:
- Sand, gravel, and stone mining companies
- Cement and concrete product manufacturers
Outlook
Demand for this occupation is growing slower than average. There is demand for quarried rocks and minerals used in construction and landscaping. However, it is a very small occupation and very few jobs will be created.
Some job openings will occur as rock splitters leave this occupation.
Rock Splitters (CIS 100437)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
108 Very small |
& |
-10.2% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
9 Very small |
& |
-11.1% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
13 Very small |
& |
-7.7% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
11 Very small |
& |
-9.1% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
12 Very small |
& |
-8.3% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
20 Small |
& |
-15.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| United States |
5,100 Very small |
& |
2.0% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
600 Very few |