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:
- Engineering firms
- Utility companies
Outlook
Growth is expected to continue in the wind-power industry. This is due to the trend in government incentives and increased consumer interest. These incentives make wind power more affordable for individuals and businesses.
Wind Energy Operations Managers (CIS 100578)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
25,026 Very large |
& |
8.0% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
2,080 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
400 Large |
& |
6.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
369 Large |
& |
3.3% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| Cook County |
11,965 Very large |
& |
8.3% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
1,000 High |
| Decatur Area |
178 Medium |
& |
1.1% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
1,002 Large |
& |
10.7% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
87 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
2,989 Very large |
& |
8.4% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
250 High |
| Edwardsville Area |
348 Large |
& |
10.9% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
126 Medium |
& |
-0.8% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
285 Large |
& |
7.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| Lake County |
1,726 Very large |
& |
12.2% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
153 High |
| McHenry County |
348 Large |
& |
10.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
264 Large |
& |
5.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
409 Large |
& |
5.6% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
1,069 Very large |
& |
3.9% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
83 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
292 Large |
& |
3.8% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
536 Very large |
& |
3.4% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
42 Moderate |
| Rockford Area |
567 Large |
& |
7.1% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
47 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
115 Medium |
& |
-2.6% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
445 Large |
& |
3.8% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
34 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
575 Large |
& |
3.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
45 Few |
| Vermilion County |
88 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Will County |
833 Large |
& |
14.9% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
77 Moderate |
| United States |
1,282,500 Very large |
& |
5.7% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
105,800 Very High |