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:
- 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 career.
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 |
4,098 Medium |
& |
-5.3% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
425 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
197 Medium |
& |
-10.2% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
85 Small |
& |
5.9% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,853 Medium |
& |
-6.4% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
190 Few |
| Decatur Area |
34 Very small |
& |
14.7% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
553 Large |
& |
-3.4% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
59 Few |
| Du Page County |
239 Small |
& |
-4.2% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
72 Small |
& |
-8.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
58 Small |
& |
-6.9% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
27 Very small |
& |
-3.7% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
233 Small |
& |
-5.2% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| McHenry County |
122 Small |
& |
-16.4% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
34 Very small |
& |
-8.8% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
37 Very small |
& |
-2.7% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
91 Small |
& |
8.8% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
36 Very small |
& |
-5.6% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
61 Small |
& |
-8.2% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
74 Small |
& |
1.4% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
24 Very small |
& |
-20.8% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
34 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
70 Small |
& |
-11.4% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
16 Very small |
& |
-6.3% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
247 Medium |
& |
-4.9% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
26 Very few |
| United States |
124,000 Medium |
& |
-10.7% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
13,000 Few |