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 |
|||||
| Illinois |
6,951 Large |
& |
-4.9% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
588 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
141 Small |
& |
-5.0% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
142 Small |
& |
-5.6% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,246 Medium |
& |
-5.5% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
188 Few |
| Decatur Area |
86 Small |
& |
-7.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
474 Medium |
& |
-2.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
43 Few |
| Du Page County |
905 Large |
& |
-5.9% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
76 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
208 Medium |
& |
-1.9% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
47 Small |
& |
-6.4% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
103 Small |
& |
-3.9% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Lake County |
443 Medium |
& |
-7.4% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
| McHenry County |
227 Medium |
& |
-0.4% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
20 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
87 Small |
& |
-1.1% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
214 Medium |
& |
-8.4% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
350 Medium |
& |
-4.0% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
29 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
114 Small |
& |
-7.9% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
126 Small |
& |
4.0% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
360 Large |
& |
-9.2% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
18 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
118 Small |
& |
-6.8% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
167 Medium |
& |
-6.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
17 Very small |
& |
-17.6% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
349 Medium |
& |
0.6% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| United States |
138,900 Medium |
& |
-3.6% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
11,100 Few |