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:
- Nonresidential building construction companies
- Structural metals manufacturers
- Agricultural, construction, and mining machine manufacturers
Outlook
Demand is expected to decline for this career. 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 |
7,290 Large |
& |
-0.6% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
731 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
133 Medium |
& |
-3.8% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
153 Medium |
& |
-2.6% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,451 Medium |
& |
0.2% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
250 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
89 Small |
& |
-2.2% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
476 Large |
& |
2.1% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
49 Few |
| Du Page County |
955 Large |
& |
-8.5% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
84 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
178 Medium |
& |
-0.6% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
44 Small |
& |
-9.1% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
96 Small |
& |
-7.3% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Lake County |
482 Large |
& |
15.4% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
60 Few |
| McHenry County |
227 Medium |
& |
-0.4% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
81 Small |
& |
2.5% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
237 Medium |
& |
-0.4% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
350 Medium |
& |
-1.1% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
123 Medium |
& |
-4.1% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
148 Medium |
& |
-3.4% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
418 Large |
& |
-3.8% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
39 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
20 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
117 Small |
& |
-5.1% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
143 Medium |
& |
-3.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
19 Very small |
& |
-15.8% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
332 Medium |
& |
2.7% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| United States |
147,300 Medium |
& |
-3.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
12,400 Few |