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:
- Architectural and structural metals manufacturers
- Agriculture, construction, and mining machinery manufacturers
- Commercial and industrial machinery manufacturers
Outlook
Growth for this career will be slower than average. The basic skills of welding are similar across industries, so welders can easily shift from one industry to another, depending on where they are needed most. The nation’s aging infrastructure will require the expertise of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers to help rebuild bridges, highways, and buildings.
Job prospects should be excellent for welders with the right skills. Openings will occur as workers retire or leave the career for other reasons.
Welders and Solderers (CIS 100482)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
14,597 Very large |
& |
10.3% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,765 High |
| Champaign Area |
240 Medium |
& |
4.6% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
447 Large |
& |
7.6% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
52 Moderate |
| Cook County |
4,772 Large |
& |
10.1% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
576 High |
| Decatur Area |
227 Large |
& |
9.3% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
27 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
900 Large |
& |
13.2% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
113 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
1,680 Large |
& |
0.8% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
178 High |
| Edwardsville Area |
348 Large |
& |
6.6% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
40 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
89 Medium |
& |
3.4% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
213 Medium |
& |
3.3% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Lake County |
931 Large |
& |
30.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
140 High |
| McHenry County |
384 Large |
& |
9.9% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
47 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
186 Medium |
& |
12.9% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
501 Large |
& |
15.8% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
65 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
856 Large |
& |
11.1% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
105 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
287 Large |
& |
11.8% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
322 Large |
& |
9.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
38 Few |
| Rockford Area |
1,053 Very large |
& |
7.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
122 High |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
74 Small |
& |
-1.4% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
209 Medium |
& |
9.6% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
271 Medium |
& |
15.1% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| Vermilion County |
71 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Will County |
556 Large |
& |
13.8% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
71 Moderate |
| United States |
454,500 Very large |
& |
2.0% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
45,800 High |