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:
- Sawmills and planing mills
- Veneer and plywood manufacturers
- Household furniture manufacturers
- Kitchen cabinet manufacturers
Outlook
Demand for this career 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 |
|||||
| Illinois |
432 Very small |
& |
4.2% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
51 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
25 Very small |
& |
8.0% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
121 Very small |
& |
2.5% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
27 Very small |
& |
7.4% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Du Page County |
41 Very small |
& |
2.4% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
13 Very small |
& |
15.4% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
19 Very small |
& |
5.3% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
21 Very small |
& |
9.5% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
15 Very small |
& |
13.3% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
14 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
10 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| United States |
45,000 Small |
& |
-0.7% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
4,800 Very few |