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 |
4,745 Medium |
& |
-0.5% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
426 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
108 Small |
& |
-1.9% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
85 Small |
& |
-1.2% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,595 Medium |
& |
-1.3% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
142 Few |
| Decatur Area |
60 Small |
& |
-3.3% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
326 Medium |
& |
1.2% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Du Page County |
654 Medium |
& |
-1.4% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
58 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
111 Small |
& |
3.6% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
29 Very small |
& |
3.4% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
66 Small |
& |
-3.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Lake County |
280 Medium |
& |
-1.1% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| McHenry County |
147 Medium |
& |
3.4% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
67 Small |
& |
-1.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
102 Small |
& |
1.0% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
234 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
58 Small |
& |
-1.7% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
83 Small |
& |
0.0% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
182 Medium |
& |
1.1% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
22 Very small |
& |
-4.5% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
82 Small |
& |
-2.4% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
134 Small |
& |
-2.2% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
11 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
306 Medium |
& |
0.7% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
28 Very few |
| United States |
127,000 Medium |
& |
2.4% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
10,600 Few |