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:
- Manufacturers
- Hospitals
- Schools, colleges, and universities
- Local, state, and federal government agencies
Outlook
Demand for this career is growing about as fast as average. Workers will be needed for routine maintenance and to ensure that the equipment is working properly. Construction of large buildings, especially health care facilities, will spur demand.
Job prospects are best for those who have apprenticeship training or who are licensed before they look for a job.
Stationary Engineers (CIS 100457)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
1,683 Small |
& |
7.7% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
221 Few |
| Champaign Area |
56 Very small |
& |
5.4% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
38 Very small |
& |
7.9% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Cook County |
743 Small |
& |
9.3% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
100 Few |
| Decatur Area |
16 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
69 Very small |
& |
5.8% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Du Page County |
105 Very small |
& |
16.2% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
24 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
16 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
25 Very small |
& |
8.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
90 Small |
& |
11.1% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| McHenry County |
21 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
38 Very small |
& |
10.5% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
33 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
68 Very small |
& |
-1.5% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
36 Very small |
& |
2.8% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
24 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
42 Very small |
& |
-2.4% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
18 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
83 Small |
& |
4.8% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
39 Very small |
& |
10.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
10 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
47 Very small |
& |
14.9% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| United States |
33,500 Small |
& |
2.7% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
3,600 Very few |