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:
- Utility companies
- Local, state, and federal government-sponsored power plants
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to decline. Power plants are becoming more efficient and advances in technology are automating some tasks, limiting the need for technicians. The increased use of renewable energy may create some jobs.
Opportunities will occur as people retire or leave this career.
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians (CIS 100576)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
1,167 Small |
& |
-7.3% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
96 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
52 Very small |
& |
-7.7% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
27 Very small |
& |
-11.1% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
313 Very small |
& |
-1.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
29 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
49 Small |
& |
-10.2% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
25 Very small |
& |
8.0% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Du Page County |
108 Very small |
& |
-13.9% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
30 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
16 Very small |
& |
-12.5% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
54 Small |
& |
-5.6% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Lake County |
70 Very small |
& |
5.7% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| McHenry County |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
30 Very small |
& |
-13.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
64 Small |
& |
-7.8% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
64 Very small |
& |
-7.8% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
17 Very small |
& |
-11.8% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
36 Very small |
& |
-19.4% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
40 Very small |
& |
-7.5% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
18 Very small |
& |
-16.7% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
29 Very small |
& |
-10.3% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
62 Small |
& |
-19.4% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
6 Very small |
& |
-16.7% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
66 Very small |
& |
-27.3% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| United States |
32,400 Small |
& |
-9.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
2,500 Very few |