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:
- Water and sewer utility companies
- Water well drilling companies
- Mining companies
Outlook
Demand for this career will be about average. Drilling for natural gas has increased in the US. New jobs will be available in parts of the country where this drilling takes place. Drillers who drill water wells will also see job growth. However, this is a very small career with very few job openings.
Construction and Well Drillers (CIS 100283)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
200 Very small |
& |
5.0% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
72 Very small |
& |
4.2% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
7 Very small |
& |
42.9% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Du Page County |
20 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
10 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
7 Very small |
& |
-14.3% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
8 Very small |
& |
50.0% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| United States |
18,900 Very small |
& |
4.2% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
2,100 Very few |