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:
- Engineering firms
- Utility companies
Outlook
Growth is expected to continue in the wind-power industry. This is due to the trend in government incentives and increased consumer interest. These incentives make wind power more affordable for individuals and businesses.
Wind Energy Operations Managers (CIS 100578)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
42,685 Very large |
& |
0.3% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
3,101 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
657 Very large |
& |
1.5% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
49 Moderate |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
638 Very large |
& |
-0.9% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
44 Moderate |
| Cook County |
20,605 Very large |
& |
-0.2% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
1,485 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
282 Large |
& |
0.4% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
1,818 Very large |
& |
3.0% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
139 High |
| Du Page County |
4,655 Very large |
& |
1.8% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
348 High |
| Edwardsville Area |
631 Very large |
& |
2.5% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
49 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
262 Large |
& |
-4.2% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
18 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
452 Large |
& |
1.5% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
34 Moderate |
| Lake County |
2,484 Very large |
& |
0.8% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
182 High |
| McHenry County |
599 Very large |
& |
5.5% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
48 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
533 Large |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
38 Moderate |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
748 Very large |
& |
4.8% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
59 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
1,949 Very large |
& |
-0.9% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
138 High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
449 Large |
& |
-2.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
785 Very large |
& |
-1.5% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
55 Moderate |
| Rockford Area |
895 Very large |
& |
-0.9% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
63 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
275 Large |
& |
-1.1% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
19 Few |
| Springfield Area |
783 Very large |
& |
-2.8% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
54 Moderate |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
1,080 Very large |
& |
-2.6% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
73 Moderate |
| Vermilion County |
159 Large |
& |
-10.1% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Will County |
1,448 Very large |
& |
1.1% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
107 Moderate |
| United States |
1,333,700 Very large |
& |
4.5% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
106,700 Very High |