Top 6 Careers in Demand in Illinois​

CONSTRUCTION LABORERS

CONSTRUCTION CARPENTERS

53%

62%

Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $53,640

Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma
Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $62,140

FIRST-LINE SUPERVISORS OF CONSTRUCTION TRADES & EXTRACTION WORKERS

PIPE FITTERS AND STEAM FITTERS

85%

82%

Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma, Associates Degree, On the Job Training
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $85,890

Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma, Associates Degree, On the Job Training
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $82,350

SOLAR ENERGY INSTALLATION MANAGERS

OPERATING ENGINEERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

85%

80%

Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma, Associates Degree, On the Job Training
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $85,890

Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma, Associates Degree, On the Job Training
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $80,450

Architect

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Architect

An architect is a person who plans, designs and reviews the construction of buildings.

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Career Pathways

DESIGN AND PRE-CONSTRUCTION

Architect
Architectural and Civil Drafter
Civil Engineer (structural, geotechnical, transportation, etc.)
Civil Engineering Technician
Code Official
Computer Aided Drafter (CAD)
Cost Estimator
Drafter
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technician
Electrical Engineer (electronics, security, telecommunications)
Environmental Designer
Environmental Engineer (hydro engineering, acoustical, etc.)
Environmental Engineering Technician
Fire Prevention and Industrial Engineer
Interior Designer
Landscape Designer
Landscape Architect
Materials Engineer
Mechanical Drafter
Mechanical Engineer (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, etc.)
Modeler (traditional and computer)
Planner/Designer
Preservationist
Programmer
Protection Engineer
Regional and Urban Renderer (traditional and computer)
Specifications Writer
Building Surveying and Mapping Technician
Surveyor

CONSTRUCTION

Boilermaker
Carpenter
Carpet Installer
Concrete Finisher
Construction Craft Laborer
Construction Engineer
Construction Foreman
Construction Inspector
Construction Manager
Drywall Installer
Education and Training Director/Coordinator
Electrical & Power Transmission Installer
Electrician
Electronic Systems Technician
Elevator Installer
Equipment and Material Manager
Estimator
Explosives Worker
Field Supervisor
Floor Layer
General Contractor/Builder
Glazier
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
Insulation Worker
Iron/Metalworker (structural and reinforcing)
Landscaper/Groundskeeper
Lineworker
Manufacturer’s Representative
Mason
Millwright
Painter
Paperhanger
Pipe Fitter
Pipelayer
Pipeline Installer 
plasterer/Drywall
Plumber
Preservationist
Project Inspector
Project Manager
Roofer
Safety Director
Sales and Marketing Manager
Scheduler
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer
Service Contractor
Sheetmetal Worker
Specialty Contractor
Specialty Trades Subcontractor
Steamfitter
Subcontractor
Superintendent
System Installer
Terrazo Worker and Finisher
Tile and Marble Setter

MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS

Boilermaker
Carpenter
Carpet Installer
Concrete Finisher
Construction Manager
Construction Engineer
Construction Foreman
Construction Inspector
Cost Estimator
Demolition Engineer
Drywall Installer
Electrician
Elevator Installer
Environmental Engineer
Equipment and Material Manager
Estimator
Facilities Engineer
Field Supervisor
General Maintenance Contractor
Glazier
Hazardous Materials Remover
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
Heavy Equipment Operator
Highway Maintenance Worker
Hydro Testing Technician
Insulation Worker
Iron/Metalworker (structural and reinforcing)
Landscaper/Groundskeeper
Maintenance Estimator
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
Manufacturer’s Representative
Mason
Millwright
Operating Engineer
Paperhanger
Pipe Fitter
Pipelayer
Plumber
Preservationist
Project Inspector
Project Manager
Refractory Technician
Relay Technician
Reliability Engineer
Remodeler
Restoration Technician
Safety Director
Sales and Marketing ManageR
Scheduler
Security and Fire Alarm System Installer
Security Controls Manager
Service Contractor
Sheetmetal Worker
Specialty Trades Contractor
Steamfitter
Subcontractor
Substation Mechanic
Superintendent
System Installer
Terrazo Worker and Finisher
Thermal Control Technician
Tile and Marble Setter
Utility Metering & Reg.Technician
Wastewater Maintenance​

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