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:
- Structural metals manufacturers
- Motor vehicle manufacturers
- Plastic products manufacturers
- Paper product manufacturers
- Furniture and cabinet manufacturers
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to grow more slowly than average. Jobs for those who paint transportation equipment such as cars and trucks will grow. However, automation is limiting some opportunities for growth.
Openings will occur as current workers leave the career. Job prospects are best for those with experience.
Painting and Coating Machine Operators (CIS 100401)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
6,795 Large |
& |
3.8% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
644 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
129 Small |
& |
7.8% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
293 Medium |
& |
3.8% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| Cook County |
2,040 Medium |
& |
4.8% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
197 Few |
| Decatur Area |
89 Small |
& |
0.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
398 Medium |
& |
2.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
37 Few |
| Du Page County |
703 Medium |
& |
2.1% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
65 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
128 Small |
& |
6.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
41 Small |
& |
2.4% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
97 Small |
& |
3.1% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Lake County |
425 Medium |
& |
2.4% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
39 Few |
| McHenry County |
174 Medium |
& |
1.7% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
100 Small |
& |
3.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
237 Medium |
& |
1.3% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
522 Large |
& |
6.5% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
51 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
141 Medium |
& |
3.5% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
165 Medium |
& |
8.5% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
468 Large |
& |
4.3% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
44 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
48 Small |
& |
4.2% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
91 Small |
& |
4.4% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
145 Small |
& |
2.8% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
44 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Will County |
314 Medium |
& |
0.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
29 Few |
| United States |
165,500 Large |
& |
0.7% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
15,800 Moderate |