Occupation is in demand.
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:
- Plumbing, heating, and air conditioning companies
- Structural metal manufacturers
- Roofing, siding, and sheet metal companies
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to grow more slowly than average. Some growth will occur as more industrial, commercial, and residential structures are built. Job growth may also be boosted by the demand for energy-efficient heating and cooling systems. Sheet metal workers are needed to create and install better ducting.
Opportunities are best for workers who complete apprenticeship training.
Sheet Metal Workers (CIS 100448)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
5,388 Medium |
& |
8.2% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
559 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
114 Small |
& |
4.4% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
98 Small |
& |
4.1% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,834 Medium |
& |
11.2% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
198 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
63 Small |
& |
3.2% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
360 Medium |
& |
8.6% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
37 Few |
| Du Page County |
724 Medium |
& |
3.3% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
70 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
135 Medium |
& |
14.1% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
32 Very small |
& |
-9.4% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
73 Small |
& |
-6.8% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Lake County |
327 Medium |
& |
19.6% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
39 Few |
| McHenry County |
165 Medium |
& |
4.2% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
66 Small |
& |
4.5% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
124 Small |
& |
10.5% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
275 Medium |
& |
5.5% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
28 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
75 Small |
& |
4.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
95 Small |
& |
4.2% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
232 Medium |
& |
9.1% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
22 Very small |
& |
-9.1% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
82 Small |
& |
-1.2% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
138 Small |
& |
2.2% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
12 Very small |
& |
-16.7% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
319 Medium |
& |
10.0% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
34 Few |
| United States |
124,200 Medium |
& |
2.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
11,500 Few |