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:
- Manufacturers of a variety of products
- Engineering and architectural consulting firms
- Design firms
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to be average. Many products, such as smartphones, require more sophisticated designs and technology. However, growth may be limited as fewer products are made in the US.
Job prospects will be best for those who have a strong background in computer aided design (CAD) systems.
Industrial Designers (CIS 100041)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
748 Small |
& |
3.3% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
53 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
18 Very small |
& |
-5.6% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
349 Small |
& |
2.0% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
48 Very small |
& |
2.1% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Du Page County |
77 Very small |
& |
7.8% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Lake County |
49 Very small |
& |
6.1% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| McHenry County |
17 Very small |
& |
-5.9% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
10 Very small |
& |
-10.0% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
25 Very small |
& |
-4.0% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rockford Area |
15 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
11 Very small |
& |
-9.1% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
13 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
32 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| United States |
30,600 Small |
& |
3.3% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
2,500 Very few |