Occupation is in demand for the following regions:
Northeast
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
Major employers:
- Nonresidential building construction companies
- Structural metals manufacturers
- Agricultural, construction, and mining machine manufacturers
Outlook
Demand is expected to decline for this occupation. Some demand will be created by the construction of new industrial buildings and the need to repair and maintain older buildings. Additional demand will come from construction of bridges and other types of infrastructure. However, increased foreign competition for materials will limit growth.
Job prospects are best in large cities for those who have certifications in welding or rigging. Workers with former military training may have an advantage at the initial hiring.
Structural Metal Workers (CIS 100461)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
5,136 Medium |
& |
1.5% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
549 High |
| Champaign Area |
88 Medium |
& |
9.1% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
11 Moderate |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
101 Medium |
& |
3.0% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
11 Moderate |
| Cook County |
1,778 Medium |
& |
1.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
188 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
65 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
8 Moderate |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
315 Large |
& |
3.5% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
33 High |
| Du Page County |
667 Large |
& |
-0.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
70 High |
| Edwardsville Area |
117 Large |
& |
3.4% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
12 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
27 Small |
& |
7.4% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
62 Medium |
& |
-3.2% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
6 Moderate |
| Lake County |
331 Large |
& |
2.1% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
35 High |
| McHenry County |
163 Large |
& |
9.8% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
20 High |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
58 Medium |
& |
-1.7% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
6 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
138 Large |
& |
-3.6% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
13 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
240 Medium |
& |
-1.2% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
24 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
75 Medium |
& |
-4.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
6 Moderate |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
106 Medium |
& |
-4.7% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
10 Moderate |
| Rockford Area |
257 Large |
& |
-1.9% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
26 High |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
17 Small |
& |
-5.9% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
84 Medium |
& |
6.0% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
11 Moderate |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
112 Medium |
& |
10.7% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
13 Moderate |
| Vermilion County |
21 Small |
& |
-19.0% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
272 Large |
& |
8.8% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
31 High |
| United States |
174,300 Large |
& |
-4.5% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
16,300 High |