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
About 10% of sewing machine operators are self-employed.
Most jobs for sewing machine operators are in the apparel and textile industries. These jobs are concentrated in California, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Georgia.
Major employers:
- Apparel manufacturers
- Textile products manufacturers
- Household furniture manufacturers
Outlook
The apparel industry has been declining for years. This trend will continue. However, some job openings will occur each year as current sewing machine operators leave the occupation.
Many factors affect this decline. One is the increase in imported products from other countries. Many companies have moved their operations to Mexico and China to reduce costs. This trend will continue. In addition, many larger firms have automated simple sewing procedures. As a result, automatic machines have increased output and reduced the need for workers.
Sewing Machine Operators (CIS 100447)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
3,548 Medium |
& |
-0.3% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
371 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
159 Large |
& |
0.6% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
17 High |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
65 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
7 Moderate |
| Cook County |
1,841 Medium |
& |
-2.6% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
186 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
16 Small |
& |
0.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
341 Large |
& |
2.6% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
38 High |
| Du Page County |
137 Small |
& |
0.7% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
15 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
110 Medium |
& |
2.7% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
11 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
13 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
37 Small |
& |
-8.1% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
| Lake County |
180 Medium |
& |
3.9% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
20 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
97 Medium |
& |
-8.2% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
8 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
25 Small |
& |
4.0% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
28 Small |
& |
0.0% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
65 Small |
& |
6.2% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
7 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
22 Small |
& |
-9.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
61 Medium |
& |
3.3% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
7 Moderate |
| Rockford Area |
67 Small |
& |
6.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
7 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
39 Medium |
& |
-5.1% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
4 Moderate |
| Springfield Area |
25 Small |
& |
0.0% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
42 Small |
& |
2.4% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
| Vermilion County |
13 Small |
& |
-7.7% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
238 Large |
& |
1.7% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
26 High |
| United States |
146,500 Medium |
& |
-9.4% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
12,700 Moderate |