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:
- Electrical contractors
- Temporary worker agencies
- Automobile manufacturers
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow much faster than average. Electricians will be needed to install alternative energy sources such as wind and solar in homes and businesses. The increase of electronics in homes and offices also contributes to growth.
Employment of electricians is sensitive to the state of the economy. Both construction electricians and motor vehicle electricians are affected by downturns in the economy. When construction and car buying decrease, these workers may work fewer hours or be laid off.
Many job openings will occur each year as current electricians retire or leave this career for other reasons.
Electricians (CIS 100066)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
21,303 Very large |
& |
7.1% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
2,073 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
492 Large |
& |
6.1% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
47 Moderate |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
466 Large |
& |
6.9% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
45 Moderate |
| Cook County |
7,202 Very large |
& |
6.2% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
692 High |
| Decatur Area |
261 Large |
& |
5.7% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
1,421 Very large |
& |
9.1% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
142 High |
| Du Page County |
2,706 Very large |
& |
6.9% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
263 High |
| Edwardsville Area |
516 Large |
& |
11.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
53 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
150 Large |
& |
8.7% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
14 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
315 Large |
& |
5.4% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Lake County |
1,209 Large |
& |
6.5% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
117 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
622 Very large |
& |
12.9% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
66 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
352 Large |
& |
6.3% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
34 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
460 Large |
& |
10.9% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
47 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
1,095 Large |
& |
8.0% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
108 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
273 Large |
& |
6.2% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
367 Large |
& |
4.6% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
34 Few |
| Rockford Area |
797 Very large |
& |
7.8% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
79 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
158 Large |
& |
2.5% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
14 Few |
| Springfield Area |
380 Large |
& |
5.8% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
639 Large |
& |
4.2% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
60 Moderate |
| Vermilion County |
74 Medium |
& |
5.4% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Will County |
1,374 Very large |
& |
9.2% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
138 High |
| United States |
818,700 Very large |
& |
9.5% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
81,000 Very High |