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
Jobs in the lumber industry are found throughout the country. However, more of these jobs are available in the South and Northwest, close to the supply of wood.
Major employers:
- Sawmills and planing mills
- Veneer and plywood manufacturers
- Household furniture manufacturers
- Kitchen cabinet manufacturers
Outlook
Demand for this occupation is expected to decline. As more lumber production is automated, people are needed to operate the machines. However, automation is making workers more productive, decreasing the number of sawing machine operators needed.
Job openings will occur as people retire. Job prospects are best for people who have advanced skills and problem-solving skills.
Sawing Machine Operators (CIS 100441)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
972 Small |
& |
7.2% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
122 Few |
Champaign Area |
56 Small |
& |
8.9% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
6 Few |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
31 Small |
& |
16.1% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
Cook County |
231 Very small |
& |
11.7% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
31 Very few |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
94 Small |
& |
21.3% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
14 Moderate |
Du Page County |
85 Very small |
& |
11.8% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
12 Few |
Edwardsville Area |
18 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
20 Small |
& |
15.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
14 Very small |
& |
7.1% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Lake County |
74 Small |
& |
21.6% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
11 Few |
McHenry County |
36 Small |
& |
13.9% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
41 Small |
& |
22.0% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
6 Few |
Northwest Illinois Area |
32 Small |
& |
12.5% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
32 Very small |
& |
9.4% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
21 Small |
& |
14.3% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
Rock Island-Moline Area |
18 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Rockford Area |
43 Small |
& |
11.6% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
Shawnee National Forest Area |
16 Small |
& |
6.2% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Springfield Area |
17 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
16 Very small |
& |
6.2% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Vermilion County |
10 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Will County |
49 Small |
& |
16.3% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
7 Few |
United States |
54,500 Small |
& |
-6.8% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
5,000 Few |